Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Lyons (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lyons, IN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments, with shifts including evenings, weekends,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clear radio comms

Organized information handling

Data entry

Maps

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lyons, IN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments, with shifts including evenings, weekends,