Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Straughn (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Straughn, IN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Candidates should be comfortable with data entry, maps, and computer systems; some positions may require fire dispatch

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communications may be required.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Straughn, IN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Candidates should be comfortable with data entry, maps, and computer systems; some positions may require fire dispatch