Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Radio & Alerts Pro

County Emergency Communications; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Fort Wayne seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews, ensuring information is current and aligned with procedures.

The role involves shift work, including nights, weekends, holidays, and potential overtime, with emphasis on accurate data entry, maps, and radio operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Ability to handle computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for specific assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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.

Skills

Clear communication

Radio protocol

Computer literacy

Maps reading

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Fort Wayne seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews, ensuring information is current and aligned with procedures.

The role involves shift work, including nights, weekends, holidays, and potential overtime, with emphasis on accurate data entry, maps, and radio operations.