Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Cecil (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

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

This role requires organized information handling, accuracy with maps and data entry, and the ability to work with computer systems and dispatch software. Shifts may include overnights, weekends, and holidays to ensure round-the-clock coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Maps interpretation

Computer systems proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

This role requires organized information handling, accuracy with maps and data entry, and the ability to work with computer systems and dispatch software. Shifts may include overnights, weekends, and holidays to ensure round-the-clock coverage.