Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Sanders (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Smithville, IN, seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses across incidents. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert responding stations, and maintain lines of communication with crews throughout operations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with radio systems and data entry, and relevant dispatch training for specialized assignments. Some positions may require EMS dispatch credentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training 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.

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Smithville, IN, seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses across incidents. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert responding stations, and maintain lines of communication with crews throughout operations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with radio systems and data entry, and relevant dispatch training for specialized assignments. Some positions may require EMS dispatch credentials.