Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Beverly (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Beverly, WA seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear contact with responding crews.

The role demands organized information handling, precise radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and supervisor directions. Shifts may include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Beverly, WA seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear contact with responding crews.

The role demands organized information handling, precise radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and supervisor directions. Shifts may include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.