Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Fairfield, OH is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication under established response plans.

The role may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents. A high school diploma is commonly required, and specialized fire dispatch training or certifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong organizational and data-entry skills.
• Excellent radio communication and information management.
• Knowledge of incident-response procedures and safety protocols.

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

Information management

Organized workflow

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Fairfield, OH is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication under established response plans.

The role may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents. A high school diploma is commonly required, and specialized fire dispatch training or certifications