Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Earl Park (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Earl Park, IN seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses, document incidents, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. The role requires strong organization, clear communication, and proficiency with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio equipment, following established procedures.

Fire dispatch may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime to cover major incidents, with training and

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification and emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Tools

Radio equipment

Mapping software

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Earl Park, IN seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses, document incidents, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. The role requires strong organization, clear communication, and proficiency with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio equipment, following established procedures.

Fire dispatch may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime to cover major incidents, with training and