Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Bargersville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Over time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Bargersville, IN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain ongoing radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; fire dispatch certification or EM coursework may be needed for certain assignments. Strong computer skills and accurate data entry are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires organized information handling and clear radio communication.
• Comfortable 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 hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Bargersville, IN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain ongoing radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; fire dispatch certification or EM coursework may be needed for certain assignments. Strong computer skills and accurate data entry are essential.