Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Uniontown, OH seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires careful information handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work rotating shifts including overnights and weekends. Training may be provided; relevant certifications can be required for specialized

Qualifications

• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.
• Maps and radio communication skills are preferred.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some 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

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Uniontown, OH seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires careful information handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work rotating shifts including overnights and weekends. Training may be provided; relevant certifications can be required for specialized