Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Plainville (IN); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Plainville, IN seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Dispatchers document reports, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, accurate data entry, maps, and radio operations. Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management training may be required for certain assignments, with shifts that can include overnights and

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.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication systems

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Plainville, IN seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Dispatchers document reports, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, accurate data entry, maps, and radio operations. Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management training may be required for certain assignments, with shifts that can include overnights and