Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Somerdale (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Somerdale, OH seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews according to established plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and may need fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training. Night shifts, weekends, and overtime may be required to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Somerdale, OH seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews according to established plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and may need fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training. Night shifts, weekends, and overtime may be required to cover major incidents.