Critical Fire Dispatcher - Rapid Response & Radio

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Coalmont (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Coalmont, IN is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities include receiving incident information, alerting stations, and maintaining radio communication with responding crews; flexibility for overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts is common. A high school diploma and dispatch training may be required, with opportunities for certification and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Requires strong attention to detail and calm under pressure.
• Aptitude for precise data entry and map reading.
• Proficiency with radio communications and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response plans.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status; coordinate resources as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Maps and charts

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Coalmont, IN is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities include receiving incident information, alerting stations, and maintaining radio communication with responding crews; flexibility for overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts is common. A high school diploma and dispatch training may be required, with opportunities for certification and ongoing education.