Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Coordinator

County Emergency Communications; St. Clairsville (OH); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Blaine, OH is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, verify locations, and alert appropriate units while maintaining clear radio communication and accurate documentation.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio channels. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments; overtime and shift

Formación

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• An understanding of computer systems, maps, and radio communication is important.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsabilidades

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units 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 and significant incident updates.

Conocimientos

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Map reading

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Herramientas

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Blaine, OH is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, verify locations, and alert appropriate units while maintaining clear radio communication and accurate documentation.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio channels. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments; overtime and shift