Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Jamestown (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Jamestown, OH, is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to support fire services during emergencies. In this role you will receive incident information, document details, and coordinate with responding units using approved response assignments.

Dispatchers must maintain accurate data, monitor radio channels, and stay alert for changing conditions. Training and formal fire dispatch certification may be required for select assignments, and candidates should be

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

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Jamestown, OH, is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to support fire services during emergencies. In this role you will receive incident information, document details, and coordinate with responding units using approved response assignments.

Dispatchers must maintain accurate data, monitor radio channels, and stay alert for changing conditions. Training and formal fire dispatch certification may be required for select assignments, and candidates should be