Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Darlington (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Darlington, IN. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resources through radio channels. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with some roles needing fire communications training.

Proficiency with computer systems and maps is expected. Dispatcher duties include documenting incidents, monitoring status, and relaying critical information to responders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire communications training may be required for some roles.
• Familiarity with computer systems, maps and radio communication is expected.

Responsibilities

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Attention to detail

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Darlington, IN. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resources through radio channels. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with some roles needing fire communications training.

Proficiency with computer systems and maps is expected. Dispatcher duties include documenting incidents, monitoring status, and relaying critical information to responders.