Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Pedro (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Pedro, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must handle information accurately, operate radio systems, and follow established response plans while working varied shifts that may include overnight, weekends, and holidays.

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

911 Emergency Communications in Pedro, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must handle information accurately, operate radio systems, and follow established response plans while working varied shifts that may include overnight, weekends, and holidays.