Fire Dispatcher — Critical Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Tarlton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Tarlton, OH seek organized individuals with strong radio discipline to coordinate fire-response operations. You will receive incident details, validate locations, alert units, monitor status, and log updates across shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Training and certification requirements vary by agency, with emphasis on data accuracy and calm decision-making under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some positions offer entry-level training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, and radio communication.
• Specific roles may require fire dispatch or EMS 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Map reading

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Tarlton, OH seek organized individuals with strong radio discipline to coordinate fire-response operations. You will receive incident details, validate locations, alert units, monitor status, and log updates across shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Training and certification requirements vary by agency, with emphasis on data accuracy and calm decision-making under pressure.