Fire Dispatcher in Cayuga, IN

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Cayuga (IN); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Cayuga, IN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required; applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch training or incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.

Responsabilités

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.

Connaissances

Information management

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Fire Dispatcher Opportunities in Cayuga

Fire Dispatchers help coordinate responses to fires, rescue incidents, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. They receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Position Details

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• Employer: The hiring fire service or communications agency identified in the official vacancy
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• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

Fire communications operations may require staffing at all hours. Work schedules can include overnight assignments, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.

What You May Do

• 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

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet the hiring agency’s eligibility and minimum age requirements
• Complete required background screening and employment assessments
• Pass additional pre-employment evaluations when specified
• Complete required fire dispatch training and supervised instruction
• Maintain certifications and continuing education required for the assignment
• Remain available for assigned shifts and emergency staffing requirements

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Fire Dispatchers usually work indoors at communications workstations with continuous headset, keyboard, and screen use. Major incidents may involve heavy radio traffic and prolonged concentration. The employer determines essential functions and applicable accommodation procedures.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to insurance coverage
• Eligible employees may have access to retirement programs
• Eligible employees may have access to paid leave
• Eligible employees may have access to employee-support services
• Eligible employees may have access to professional development
• Overtime, shift premiums, and other benefits depend on the hiring agency and position classification.