Vital Fire Dispatch Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Laura, OH is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire service responses, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications.

The role requires careful information handling, reliable data entry, maps familiarity, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Fire dispatch work may include overnight shifts, weekends, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Information management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Laura, OH is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire service responses, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications.

The role requires careful information handling, reliable data entry, maps familiarity, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Fire dispatch work may include overnight shifts, weekends, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.