Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Columbiana, OH seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire and rescue responses and maintain accurate incident records. Dispatchers manage incident details, alert resources, and stay in contact with responding crews.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMT-related coursework; schedules can include nights, weekends, overtime, and rotations with background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required; training may be provided or required.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry is important.
• Familiarity with maps and radio communication is expected.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

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

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Columbiana, OH seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire and rescue responses and maintain accurate incident records. Dispatchers manage incident details, alert resources, and stay in contact with responding crews.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMT-related coursework; schedules can include nights, weekends, overtime, and rotations with background checks.