Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Muncie, IN, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and monitoring radio traffic to ensure effective incident management.

Dispatchers may be required to work all hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. A high school diploma is commonly required; some vacancies may request related training or

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Muncie, IN, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and monitoring radio traffic to ensure effective incident management.

Dispatchers may be required to work all hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. A high school diploma is commonly required; some vacancies may request related training or