Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Whitehouse (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Whitehouse, OH seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document details, and alert appropriate resources while complying with established plans.

This role requires strong organization, clear radio communication, accurate data entry, and ability to work rotating shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; entry-level instruction may be provided.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain roles.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, 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

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Fire dispatch training

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch certification (training)

Tools

CAD systems

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Whitehouse, OH seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document details, and alert appropriate resources while complying with established plans.

This role requires strong organization, clear radio communication, accurate data entry, and ability to work rotating shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.