Fire Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Communications Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Munster, IN is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some agencies provide entry-level instruction or fire communications training. Computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication are essential skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction or fire communications training.

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

Accurate data entry

Radio communication

Computer systems literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Munster, IN is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some agencies provide entry-level instruction or fire communications training. Computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication are essential skills.