Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Van Wert, Ohio is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.

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

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Dispatch software

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Van Wert, Ohio is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.