Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Van Buren (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Van Buren, IN, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, alert resources, and maintain vital radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with responsibilities including documenting incidents, verifying locations, and coordinating resources during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Van Buren, IN, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, alert resources, and maintain vital radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with responsibilities including documenting incidents, verifying locations, and coordinating resources during major incidents.