Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Incident Coordination

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

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Pomeroy, OH is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires attention to detail, data entry accuracy, and adherence to established response plans under supervision from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, 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

Organized information handling

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio communications systems

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Pomeroy, OH is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires attention to detail, data entry accuracy, and adherence to established response plans under supervision from authorized personnel.