Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Paoli (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Paoli, IN is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications.

You will work across shifts, including overnights and weekends, indoors at a dispatch center handling reports of fires and hazards, verifying locations, alerting units, and monitoring incident status. Strong data entry and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• 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

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio/telecom systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Paoli, IN is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications.

You will work across shifts, including overnights and weekends, indoors at a dispatch center handling reports of fires and hazards, verifying locations, alerting units, and monitoring incident status. Strong data entry and teamwork are essential.