Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Ohio; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ohio is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, alert units, and monitor incidents. You will handle radio communications, document events, and coordinate with mutual aid as needed.

Entry requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and potential dispatch certifications for certain roles. Expect varied shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential 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.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain 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 following established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

EMD certification

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ohio is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, alert units, and monitor incidents. You will handle radio communications, document events, and coordinate with mutual aid as needed.

Entry requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and potential dispatch certifications for certain roles. Expect varied shifts, including nights and weekends.