Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Bloomville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime and shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Bloomville, OH, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. This role requires careful information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans, with operations spanning day and night shifts.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification (may be required)

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Bloomville, OH, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. This role requires careful information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans, with operations spanning day and night shifts.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.