Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Shelburn (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks experienced fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear, continuous communication with responding units.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and documenting incident details while following protocols and on-site supervision. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant dispatch training where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and map information.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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 updates

Skills

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

EMD training

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks experienced fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear, continuous communication with responding units.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and documenting incident details while following protocols and on-site supervision. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant dispatch training where applicable.