Fire Communications Dispatcher — Fast-Paced Emergency Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Kempton (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Indiana is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards from a centralized communications hub. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews to ensure rapid, accurate deployment.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications; fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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 GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Indiana is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards from a centralized communications hub. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews to ensure rapid, accurate deployment.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications; fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for specific assignments.