Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Oldenburg (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Oldenburg, IN is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to work with computer systems and maps. Training may be provided; some assignments require dispatch certification or EMS dispatch coursework.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction or seek trained dispatchers.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Information management

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Oldenburg, IN is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to work with computer systems and maps. Training may be provided; some assignments require dispatch certification or EMS dispatch coursework.