Mission-Critical Fire Dispatcher — Nights & Weekends

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers for Albany, OH. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert fire units, and monitor radio communications to support safe, rapid responses.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and complete required dispatch training. Roles may require shift work, weekends, and overtime to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with training.

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 incident updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Computer proficiency

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers for Albany, OH. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert fire units, and monitor radio communications to support safe, rapid responses.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and complete required dispatch training. Roles may require shift work, weekends, and overtime to cover major incidents.