Fire Dispatch Specialist – Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Somerset Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Somerset, OH seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescue incidents, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. They receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is commonly required or equivalent.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some 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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Somerset, OH seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescue incidents, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. They receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.