Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Richland (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Richland, IN seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will document reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor incident status with accurate radio communication.

The role may require fire dispatch training or EMT/incident-management coursework for certain assignments, and candidate must be comfortable with computer systems and maps. Training available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some roles may require fire dispatch training.
• Experience with computer systems, data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT/incident-management coursework may be required for certain 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

Computer literacy

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio consoles

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Richland, IN seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will document reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor incident status with accurate radio communication.

The role may require fire dispatch training or EMT/incident-management coursework for certain assignments, and candidate must be comfortable with computer systems and maps. Training available.