Fire Dispatch Specialist — Overtime & Growth

911 Emergency Communications; Ferry (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks skilled fire dispatch personnel to document calls and coordinate critical responses. You will verify incident details, alert stations, monitor radio traffic, and relay evolving information to responders, ensuring safety and rapid resource deployment.

Responsibilities include coordinating mutual aid, recording times and movements, and supporting efficient incident command. A valid high school diploma or GED and comfort with dispatch software are typically

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or commonly expected.
• Experience with fire dispatch certification may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort using computer systems, 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks skilled fire dispatch personnel to document calls and coordinate critical responses. You will verify incident details, alert stations, monitor radio traffic, and relay evolving information to responders, ensuring safety and rapid resource deployment.

Responsibilities include coordinating mutual aid, recording times and movements, and supporting efficient incident command. A valid high school diploma or GED and comfort with dispatch software are typically