24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Brunsville (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Brunsville, IA is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. This role involves receiving incident information, alerting appropriate resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Fire dispatch training or emergency medical dispatch coursework may be required for certain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with fire dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfortable with computer systems, 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

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Organization

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software (CAD)

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Brunsville, IA is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. This role involves receiving incident information, alerting appropriate resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Fire dispatch training or emergency medical dispatch coursework may be required for certain