Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Incident Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Pierceton (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Pierceton, IN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans under supervisor guidance.

Fire dispatch may involve overnight, weekend, holiday, and overtime shifts to cover major incidents. Candidates should be comfortable with computers and data entry, maps, and radio procedures, with relevant fire

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Computer literacy

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Pierceton, IN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans under supervisor guidance.

Fire dispatch may involve overnight, weekend, holiday, and overtime shifts to cover major incidents. Candidates should be comfortable with computers and data entry, maps, and radio procedures, with relevant fire