Fire Dispatch Specialist — Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in New Middletown, OH is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. Successful candidates will handle incident information, alert resources, and sustain records under established procedures.

The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to meet staffing needs during major incidents. A high school diploma or equivalent and relevant dispatch training are commonly required, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; dispatch certification or related training may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of emergencies and incidents.
• Verify locations and access information for responses.
• Annotate incident details and dispatch appropriate units.
• Monitor channels and track unit status during incidents.
• Relay critical information on hazards and changes to responders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in New Middletown, OH is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. Successful candidates will handle incident information, alert resources, and sustain records under established procedures.

The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to meet staffing needs during major incidents. A high school diploma or equivalent and relevant dispatch training are commonly required, with