Fire Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Corning (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some postings offer entry-level training.
• Experience not required for all postings; some require 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

Skills

Information management

Radio communication

Documentation

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

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

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.