Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Aberdeen (OH); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Aberdeen, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications. Dispatchers receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and stay connected with responding crews via radio and computer systems.

Applicants should be ready for variable shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, with training provided as needed to meet agency requirements.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalency commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Aberdeen, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications. Dispatchers receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and stay connected with responding crews via radio and computer systems.

Applicants should be ready for variable shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, with training provided as needed to meet agency requirements.