Fire Dispatcher: Lead Critical Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Amsterdam (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Amsterdam, OH, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies.

You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, monitor radios, and document updates as you maintain communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; dispatch training may be required for certain assignments, with shifts including overnight, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Amsterdam, OH, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies.

You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, monitor radios, and document updates as you maintain communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; dispatch training may be required for certain assignments, with shifts including overnight, weekends, and overtime.