24/7 Fire Dispatch Operator

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Commiskey (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Commiskey, IN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain continuous radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear communication. Dispatchers may need fire communications training or related coursework and will work with computer systems and maps to support incident response.

Qualifications

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

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 and significant incident updates.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Commiskey, IN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain continuous radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear communication. Dispatchers may need fire communications training or related coursework and will work with computer systems and maps to support incident response.