Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; New Athens (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in New Athens, OH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. The role requires precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans to support responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable using computer systems, performing accurate data entry, and reading maps, with the ability to stay organized and calm during high-pressure incidents.

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

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Map reading

Multitasking under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems familiarity

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in New Athens, OH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. The role requires precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans to support responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable using computer systems, performing accurate data entry, and reading maps, with the ability to stay organized and calm during high-pressure incidents.