Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Notre Dame, IN, seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will document reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor incident status while following approved plans.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or GED and are comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• 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

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Notre Dame, IN, seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will document reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor incident status while following approved plans.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or GED and are comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.