Fire Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Berne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is recruiting Fire Dispatcher opportunities at Fort Gregg Adams. Roles may require staffing at all hours, including overnights, weekends and during major incidents.

A high school diploma is commonly required, with fire dispatch certification or EMD training preferred. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, and must remain adaptable to shift schedules and emergency staffing needs as part of a dedicated public safety

Qualifications

• Experience with emergency dispatch systems or fire communications is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; some agencies require dispatch training or certification.
• Ability to operate computer systems, manage maps, and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Map reading

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification

EMD training

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

Fire Dispatcher Opportunities in Fort Gregg Adams

Position Details

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Employer:

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Fire communications operations may require staffing at all hours. Work schedules can include overnight assignments, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.

What You May Do

• 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

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet the hiring agency’s eligibility and minimum age requirements


• Complete required background screening and employment assessments


• Pass additional pre-employment evaluations when specified


• Complete required fire dispatch training and supervised instruction


• Maintain certifications and continuing education required for the assignment


• Remain available for assigned shifts and emergency staffing requirements

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Fire Dispatchers usually work indoors at communications workstations with continuous headset, keyboard, and screen use. Major incidents may involve heavy radio traffic and prolonged concentration. The employer determines essential functions and applicable accommodation procedures.

Benefits

Eligible employees may have access to insurance coverage, retirement programs, paid leave, employee-support services, and professional development. Overtime, shift premiums, and other benefits depend on the hiring agency and position classification.

Prepare for the Fire Dispatcher Hiring Process

Our independent preparation program helps candidates understand recruitment stages and practice skills relevant to employment assessments. It does not replace operational training, required certification, or the employer’s selection process. Fire communications hiring-process guidance Listening, map-reading, and information-organization practice Resume and application support Interview-preparation resources Job-search tools and candidate support Start preparing for Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Fort Gregg Adams.