Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Jackson Center (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Jackson Center, Ohio, seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, manage incident details, and maintain clear radio communications. Roles may require shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support all-hazards operations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus fire dispatch-related training. Proficiency with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations is essential for success in this

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Jackson Center, Ohio, seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, manage incident details, and maintain clear radio communications. Roles may require shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support all-hazards operations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus fire dispatch-related training. Proficiency with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations is essential for success in this