Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Critical Response Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Straughn (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Straughn, Indiana is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to support fire services by coordinating incident responses, alerting resources, and maintaining clear communication with responding crews.

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work rotating shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays; training in fire dispatch may be required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit availability.
• 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 updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Straughn, Indiana is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to support fire services by coordinating incident responses, alerting resources, and maintaining clear communication with responding crews.

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work rotating shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays; training in fire dispatch may be required.