Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Huntertown, IN is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The roles require organized information handling and clear radio communication, with shifts that may include overnight work and overtime.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some positions may require fire dispatch training or related coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Huntertown, IN is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The roles require organized information handling and clear radio communication, with shifts that may include overnight work and overtime.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some positions may require fire dispatch training or related coursework.