Fire Dispatch & Incident Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Winamac (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Winamac, IN, seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert responding units, and maintain clear radio communication throughout incidents.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and data entry. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some assignments, with staffing potentially involving overnight,

Qualifications

• Requires ability to receive and document reports clearly and accurately.
• Strong radio and telephone communication skills are essential.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and data entry is needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and risks; ensure accurate incident details.
• 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 as assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Winamac, IN, seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert responding units, and maintain clear radio communication throughout incidents.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and data entry. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some assignments, with staffing potentially involving overnight,