Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Winchester Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Winchester, OH, is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations 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

Maps reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Winchester, OH, is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervision.