Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Circleville (OH); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement program

Paid leave

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Circleville, OH seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining contact with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization and radio communication, with responsibilities to verify locations, monitor units, document dispatch times, and coordinate mutual aid as incidents evolve.

Formación

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort 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

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

High stress tolerance

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Dispatch software

Mapping systems

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Circleville, OH seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining contact with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization and radio communication, with responsibilities to verify locations, monitor units, document dispatch times, and coordinate mutual aid as incidents evolve.