Fire Dispatch Specialist – Orchestrate Incident Responses

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Rootstown Township (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Rootstown, OH seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or training may be required for certain assignments.
• Experience with computer systems and radio communications is preferred.

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

Computer systems

Information organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Rootstown, OH seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for specific assignments.