Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Montpelier (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Montpelier, OH seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio channels. A high school diploma or equivalency is commonly required; some positions may require fire dispatch certification or related

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, 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

Maps

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Montpelier, OH seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio channels. A high school diploma or equivalency is commonly required; some positions may require fire dispatch certification or related