24/7 Fire Dispatcher - Incident Communications Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Indiana is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes organized information handling, precise data entry, clear radio communication, and proficient use of computer systems and maps to verify locations and dispatch units.

Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, alerting stations, monitoring channels, coordinating mutual aid, and recording times and movements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular 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

Accurate data entry

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Indiana is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes organized information handling, precise data entry, clear radio communication, and proficient use of computer systems and maps to verify locations and dispatch units.

Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, alerting stations, monitoring channels, coordinating mutual aid, and recording times and movements.