Fire Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Seaman (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Blue Creek, OH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, receive incident reports, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. This role requires verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resources during fires and other emergencies.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, dispatch-related certifications or EMS dispatch training where required, and strong data entry and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; dispatch training may be required by some agencies.
• Experience with computer systems, maps, and radio communications is preferred.
• Fire dispatch certification and/or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Strong data entry accuracy and ability to document reports are essential.

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

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fire Dispatch Certification

Emergency Medical Dispatch Training

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

Fire Dispatcher Opportunities in Blue Creek

Fire Dispatchers help coordinate responses to fires, rescue incidents, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. They receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Position Details

• Duty Location: {airport_name}, Blue Creek, OH
• Employer: The hiring fire service or communications agency identified in the official vacancy
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• Schedule: {work_schedule}
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• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

Fire communications operations may require staffing at all hours. Work schedules can include overnight assignments, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.

What You May Do

• 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

Experience and Education Requirements

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. Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet the hiring agency's eligibility and minimum age requirements
• Complete required background screening and employment assessments
• Pass additional pre-employment evaluations when specified
• Complete required fire dispatch training and supervised instruction
• Maintain certifications and continuing education required for the assignment
• Remain available for assigned shifts and emergency staffing requirements

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Fire Dispatchers usually work indoors at communications workstations with continuous headset, keyboard, and screen use. Major incidents may involve heavy radio traffic and prolonged concentration. The employer determines essential functions and applicable accommodation procedures.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to insurance coverage, retirement programs, paid leave, employee-support services, and professional development.
• Overtime, shift premiums, and other benefits depend on the hiring agency and position classification.