24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Expert Incident Coordination

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Crothersville, IN invites applications for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. The role involves receiving incident information, documenting fires and hazards, and coordinating with responding crews to ensure effective emergency response.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, plus fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training where required. Employment may involve shift work and strict adherence to procedures and communication protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, 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

Clear radio communication

Information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification / EMS dispatch training

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Crothersville, IN invites applications for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. The role involves receiving incident information, documenting fires and hazards, and coordinating with responding crews to ensure effective emergency response.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, plus fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training where required. Employment may involve shift work and strict adherence to procedures and communication protocols.