Critical Fire Communications Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Saint Mary Of The Woods, IN, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and calm radio communication under pressure. Applicants should meet basic education requirements; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions
• Verify incident locations 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

Organizational skills

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Saint Mary Of The Woods, IN, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and calm radio communication under pressure. Applicants should meet basic education requirements; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS