24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Saint Meinrad (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Saint Meinrad, IN. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, relay critical information, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, attention to detail, and proficiency with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio protocols. Applicants may need fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework depending on the assignment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain 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

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Saint Meinrad, IN. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, relay critical information, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, attention to detail, and proficiency with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio protocols. Applicants may need fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework depending on the assignment.