24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Schererville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Schererville, IN is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication;

Qualifications

• Requires organized information handling and clear radio communication.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management 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

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Schererville, IN is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication;