Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Sherwood (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Sherwood, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews, following established response plans.

This role requires meticulous data handling, clear radio communication, and ability to work shifts that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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 through established procedures
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Sherwood, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews, following established response plans.

This role requires meticulous data handling, clear radio communication, and ability to work shifts that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.