Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Burket (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Burket, IN is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatchers may need to work overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• 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, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Computer systems literacy

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Burket, IN is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatchers may need to work overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents.