Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime eligibility

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Athens, Ohio is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to join a critical public safety team. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues and other emergencies, relay information, and maintain air and radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires neat data handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work across shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required
• Fire dispatch certification may be required for particular assignments
• Comfort with computer systems, 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Radio communications systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Athens, Ohio is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to join a critical public safety team. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues and other emergencies, relay information, and maintain air and radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires neat data handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work across shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.