Fire Communications Dispatcher – 24/7 Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Monroeville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Monroeville, IN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. The position may involve irregular hours and shifts.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential.
• 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Monroeville, IN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. The position may involve irregular hours and shifts.