Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Commercial Point (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement program

Paid leave

Job summary

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

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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 accuracy

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Job description

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

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.