Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

County Emergency Communications; New Harmony (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in New Harmony, IN, is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You’ll document incidents, alert resources, and maintain radios with responders, following established plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Role involves working with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Entry-level instruction may be provided, and some assignments require dispatch certifications or EMS

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for specific 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.

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential

Job description

County Emergency Communications in New Harmony, IN, is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You’ll document incidents, alert resources, and maintain radios with responders, following established plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Role involves working with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Entry-level instruction may be provided, and some assignments require dispatch certifications or EMS