Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Public Safety Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Urbana (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Urbana, IN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards from a central communications hub. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role demands strong radio communication, accurate data entry, and the ability to follow established response plans. Typical schedules may include overnight shifts and variable hours to cover emergencies.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some roles offer entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Urbana, IN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards from a central communications hub. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role demands strong radio communication, accurate data entry, and the ability to follow established response plans. Typical schedules may include overnight shifts and variable hours to cover emergencies.