Fire Communications Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Nashville (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Paid leave

Professional development

Retirement programs

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Nashville, IN, is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. Dispatchers manage incident data, alert resources, and maintain radio communications according to established plans.

Positions may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and surge coverage during major incidents. Strong data entry and radio communication skills are essential for reliable operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency communication training may be required for certain 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 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Nashville, IN, is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. Dispatchers manage incident data, alert resources, and maintain radio communications according to established plans.

Positions may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and surge coverage during major incidents. Strong data entry and radio communication skills are essential for reliable operations.