Critical Fire Dispatcher & Incident Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Craigville, IN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with shifts that may include overnight hours, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.

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

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Craigville, IN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with shifts that may include overnight hours, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.