Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Bristow (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bristow, IN seeks a capable Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. You will verify locations, alert units, and monitor statuses across assigned shifts.

The role involves processing resource requests, coordinating mutual aid, and ensuring accurate incident updates for responders. A high school diploma is typically required, with dispatch training as a plus.

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.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is expected.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bristow, IN seeks a capable Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. You will verify locations, alert units, and monitor statuses across assigned shifts.

The role involves processing resource requests, coordinating mutual aid, and ensuring accurate incident updates for responders. A high school diploma is typically required, with dispatch training as a plus.