Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Shifts & Critical Rescue

911 Emergency Communications; Beverly Shores (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Beverly Shores, IN is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires strong organizational skills, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction and training.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations 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 via established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Information management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Beverly Shores, IN is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires strong organizational skills, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain assignments.