Fire Dispatcher: High-Stakes Emergency Communications (24/7)

County Emergency Communications; Woodburn (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Woodburn, Indiana seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

This role requires clear data handling, precise radio procedures, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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 accuracy

Radio communication

Computer systems proficiency

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training/certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Woodburn, Indiana seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

This role requires clear data handling, precise radio procedures, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.