Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Butler Fire Department is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in Butler, OH. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and directives. Candidates may need fire dispatch training and EMS dispatch experience depending on assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Experience with fire communications training is preferred for some roles.

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

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Butler Fire Department is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in Butler, OH. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and directives. Candidates may need fire dispatch training and EMS dispatch experience depending on assignments.