Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Holloway (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Holloway, OH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio and data entry during fast-paced shifts.

The role requires composure, precise information handling, and familiarity with dispatch procedures. Applicants should be prepared for overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage as part of a dedicated public safety team.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Maps literacy

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Holloway, OH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio and data entry during fast-paced shifts.

The role requires composure, precise information handling, and familiarity with dispatch procedures. Applicants should be prepared for overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage as part of a dedicated public safety team.