Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Osgood (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 seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses in Osgood, Indiana. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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 equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Accurate data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses in Osgood, Indiana. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.