24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Response

County Emergency Communications; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Jasper, IN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, verify locations, and relay critical incident information.

The role requires precise data entry, radio discipline, and the ability to work rotating shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and appropriate fire dispatch training; the position offers exposure to emergency operations and professional development.

Qualifications

• Requires clear radio communication and accurate data handling.
• High school diploma or equivalent; dispatcher training may be required.
• Experience or training in fire dispatching is a plus.

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 assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Relay occupant and hazard information and changing conditions.
• Process resource requests through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Organizational skills

Maps reading

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Radio communication systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Jasper, IN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, verify locations, and relay critical incident information.

The role requires precise data entry, radio discipline, and the ability to work rotating shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and appropriate fire dispatch training; the position offers exposure to emergency operations and professional development.