Fire Dispatch Specialist: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Markle (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Markle, IN is seeking motivated Fire Dispatchers to join a dynamic team coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and accurate data entry while working across shifting schedules, including nights and weekends, to support urgent public safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information and alert stations and dispatch apparatus.
• 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

911 Emergency Communications in Markle, IN is seeking motivated Fire Dispatchers to join a dynamic team coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and accurate data entry while working across shifting schedules, including nights and weekends, to support urgent public safety