Mission-Critical Fire Dispatcher 24/7 Operations

County Emergency Communications; Hamler (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hamler, OH seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, clear data entry, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Shift work includes nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and incident-driven coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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 updates.

Skills

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Hamler, OH seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, clear data entry, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Shift work includes nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and incident-driven coverage.