Fire Dispatcher — Critical Emergency Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Leavenworth (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Leavenworth, Indiana seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear communication, and the ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Prior dispatch experience or training may be preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations 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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Leavenworth, Indiana seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear communication, and the ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Prior dispatch experience or training may be preferred.