Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Pro (Shift Premiums)

County Emergency Communications; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime

Shift premiums

Job summary

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

The role requires organized data handling, precise radio operation, and adherence to established plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

The role requires organized data handling, precise radio operation, and adherence to established plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio protocols.