Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Cortland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatchers for Cortland, Ohio. You will coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.

Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments. Expect varied shifts, including overnight, weekends, and major incident coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is 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.

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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatchers for Cortland, Ohio. You will coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.

Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments. Expect varied shifts, including overnight, weekends, and major incident coverage.