Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Ops & Radio Expert

County Emergency Communications; Sandborn (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Sandborn, IN, is hiring fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain communications with responding crews. The role involves intake of incident information, confirmation of locations, and alerting appropriate resources across shifts, including nights and weekends.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some employers offer entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry; familiarity with maps and radio communication may be required for specific postings.

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

Computer systems

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Sandborn, IN, is hiring fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain communications with responding crews. The role involves intake of incident information, confirmation of locations, and alerting appropriate resources across shifts, including nights and weekends.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.