Emergency Fire Communications Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Laconia (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Laconia, IN, is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise incident documentation, radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans while communicating with responding crews from a fixed dispatch center.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring status, and coordinating with mutual-aid resources.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication may be 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 or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Laconia, IN, is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise incident documentation, radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans while communicating with responding crews from a fixed dispatch center.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring status, and coordinating with mutual-aid resources.