Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Mingo Junction (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mingo Junction, OH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong organizational skills, accurate data entry, and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be needed for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Ability to operate computer systems, perform accurate data entry, and use maps and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• 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 and significant incident updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Dispatched software familiarity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Radio dispatch software

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mingo Junction, OH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong organizational skills, accurate data entry, and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be needed for specific assignments.