Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Rolling Prairie (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Rolling Prairie, IN is seeking experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert stations, and monitor radio channels to ensure effective operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong data entry skills, and comfort with dispatch software and maps. Flexibility for overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts is expected as staffing may be required around the

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some postings.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks and alert stations accordingly.
• Dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Computer systems

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Rolling Prairie, IN is seeking experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert stations, and monitor radio channels to ensure effective operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong data entry skills, and comfort with dispatch software and maps. Flexibility for overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts is expected as staffing may be required around the