Impactful Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Adena (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Adena, OH is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear incident communications. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, map verification, and radio coordination to support responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating resources during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or training may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfort 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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Incident documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Adena, OH is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear incident communications. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, map verification, and radio coordination to support responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating resources during major incidents.