Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Cedar Grove (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Cedar Grove, IN hires Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain ongoing radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to response plans. Fire dispatch training may be required for certain postings, with shifts that may include overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for specific assignments.
• Comfort 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

Communication

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Cedar Grove, IN hires Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain ongoing radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to response plans. Fire dispatch training may be required for certain postings, with shifts that may include overnight, weekends, and holidays.