Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Canton, OH seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Opportunities may require varied schedules, including overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime, with emphasis on accuracy, data entry, and adherence to response plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies may offer entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is important.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some 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

Clear communication

Organization

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Canton, OH seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Opportunities may require varied schedules, including overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime, with emphasis on accuracy, data entry, and adherence to response plans.