Fire Dispatcher: Fast-Paced 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Miller City (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Miller City, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses and maintain concise incident logs. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and communicate with responding crews to ensure effective operations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Shifts can include overnight work, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major

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

Computer literacy

Data entry

Map reading

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Miller City, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses and maintain concise incident logs. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and communicate with responding crews to ensure effective operations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Shifts can include overnight work, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major