Critical Fire Dispatch Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Cannelton (IN); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Cannelton, IN, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Familiarity with computer systems, maps, and radio communications is expected.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Maps

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Computer systems

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Cannelton, IN, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.