Rapid-Response Fire Dispatcher (24/7 Shifts)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Cedar Lake (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Cedar Lake, IN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. This role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications according to established plans.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or GED; some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS-related coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers seek fire dispatch training or EMS-related coursework.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Radio communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Cedar Lake, IN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. This role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications according to established plans.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or GED; some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS-related coursework.