Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Coordinate Life-Saving Ops

County Emergency Communications; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Edinburgh, IN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. The role requires strong information handling and adherence to established response plans.

Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or related coursework may be required. Duties include 24/7 staffing, with overtime during major incidents and shifts at various hours.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio communication systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Edinburgh, IN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. The role requires strong information handling and adherence to established response plans.

Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or related coursework may be required. Duties include 24/7 staffing, with overtime during major incidents and shifts at various hours.