Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Communications & Rescue Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Claypool (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Claypool, IN, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications. The role requires precise data entry, adherence to response plans, and clear communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring status, and coordinating resources during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training may be required for specific assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Maps/GIS

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Claypool, IN, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications. The role requires precise data entry, adherence to response plans, and clear communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring status, and coordinating resources during major incidents.