Fire Dispatcher: Coordinating 24/7 Emergency Responses

County Emergency Communications; Castalia (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement program

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Castalia, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires organization, accuracy, and the ability to follow established response plans. It involves on-site work with varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure continuous emergency coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction in fire dispatch.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

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 equivalent

Fire communications training (preferred)

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Castalia, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires organization, accuracy, and the ability to follow established response plans. It involves on-site work with varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure continuous emergency coverage.