Fire Dispatcher: Critical Communications Pro (Shift Work)

County Emergency Communications; Wellston (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Wellston, OH, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accuracy, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. A high school diploma or equivalency is commonly required, with dispatch training or EMS dispatch experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is expected.

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

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Wellston, OH, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accuracy, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. A high school diploma or equivalency is commonly required, with dispatch training or EMS dispatch experience