Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lebanon, IN seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. This on-site role requires accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication to keep incident details current while following established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for specialty assignments.
• Comfort with computers, maps, and radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• 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 updates.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lebanon, IN seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. This on-site role requires accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication to keep incident details current while following established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.