Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Keystone (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Keystone, IN. The role focuses on receiving incident details, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating units via radio channels to support fire services.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications, with high school diploma or equivalent and potential dispatch training required for complex assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfort with computer systems and data entry.
• Ability to work and adapt to shift work including nights and weekends.
• Fire dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Keystone, IN. The role focuses on receiving incident details, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating units via radio channels to support fire services.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications, with high school diploma or equivalent and potential dispatch training required for complex assignments.