Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Public Safety Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; South Vienna (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in South Vienna, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervisor directions.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Record dispatch times and incident updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in South Vienna, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervisor directions.