Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications Role

County Emergency Communications; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Oxford, OH is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by local fire services. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch certification or emergency

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Documentation

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Oxford, OH is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by local fire services. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch certification or emergency