Mission-Critical Fire Dispatcher (24/7)

County Emergency Communications; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hamilton, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires neat data handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some 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 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 updates

Skills

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Hamilton, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires neat data handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents.