Fire Dispatch Specialist – 24/7 Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Bellbrook (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Bellbrook, OH is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise data handling, strong radio communication, and the ability to transfer incident details to responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps, with fire dispatch or EMS-related training preferred. Work may include overnight and emergency staffing during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMT/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Maps literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Bellbrook, OH is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise data handling, strong radio communication, and the ability to transfer incident details to responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps, with fire dispatch or EMS-related training preferred. Work may include overnight and emergency staffing during major incidents.