Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Stryker (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous incidents. You will manage incident details, maintain radio communications, and relay critical information to units on the scene from a centralized communications center.

Roles include handling overnight and weekend shifts, with potential overtime during major incidents. A high school diploma is commonly required, and telecommunications or fire-dispatch training may be

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous incidents. You will manage incident details, maintain radio communications, and relay critical information to units on the scene from a centralized communications center.

Roles include handling overnight and weekend shifts, with potential overtime during major incidents. A high school diploma is commonly required, and telecommunications or fire-dispatch training may be