Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Somerset Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Somerset, Ohio is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident data, verify locations, alert responders, and maintain radio communications during incidents.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communication. Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for specialized assignments and to meet agency standards.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or experience may be preferred for certain roles.

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

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Somerset, Ohio is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident data, verify locations, alert responders, and maintain radio communications during incidents.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communication. Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for specialized assignments and to meet agency standards.