Elite Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Union City (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Union City, Indiana, seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. This role involves receiving incident information, routing resources, and maintaining clear radio communications for responders.

Dispatch work may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with possible certification or training depending on the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• 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, 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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Union City, Indiana, seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. This role involves receiving incident information, routing resources, and maintaining clear radio communications for responders.

Dispatch work may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with possible certification or training depending on the position.