Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Incident Coordinator

911 Emergency Communications; Rushville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Rushville, IN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accuracy in data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervision as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio equipment

Dispatch software

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Rushville, IN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accuracy in data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervision as needed.