24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Floyds Knobs (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Floyds Knobs, IN, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with emphasis on accurate data entry and maps. Some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• 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

Data entry accuracy

Maps reading

Computer systems familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Floyds Knobs, IN, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with emphasis on accurate data entry and maps. Some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.