24/7 Fire Dispatch & Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Pierceville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Pierceville, IN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires calm, organized data handling, and strict adherence to established response plans. You may work nonstandard hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, and may require fire dispatch training or certification for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Computer literacy

Maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Pierceville, IN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires calm, organized data handling, and strict adherence to established response plans. You may work nonstandard hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, and may require fire dispatch training or certification for