Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; West Carrollton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Carrollton, OH is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Overtime and irregular schedules may apply.

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.

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 communication

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Carrollton, OH is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Overtime and irregular schedules may apply.