Fire Communications Dispatcher 24/7 Shifts

911 Emergency Communications; Rosedale (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Rosedale, IN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to incident procedures.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Excellent data entry and map-reading skills are essential.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical 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
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Rosedale, IN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to incident procedures.