Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Shifts and Impactful Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Defiance, OH is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, receive incident information, and maintain radio communication with responding crews. The role emphasizes accurate data handling and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and maps, and may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction and 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 or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Defiance, OH is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, receive incident information, and maintain radio communication with responding crews. The role emphasizes accurate data handling and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and maps, and may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training for certain assignments.