Fire Dispatch Operator — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Manilla (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Manilla, IN, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a first-response operations center.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Training in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems and data entry.
• Good communication and map-reading abilities.
• Ability to follow established response plans and directions.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Organized information

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Manilla, IN, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a first-response operations center.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Training in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch may be required for certain assignments.