24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Prairie City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Prairie City, IA is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will document incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Successful candidates will handle computer terminals, maps, and radio systems, ensuring data accuracy and prompt processing of requests for support during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Some agencies require fire dispatch training.
• Strong data entry skills and accuracy in processing incident information.
• Proven ability to use radios and computer systems under pressure.

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

Attention to detail

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Prairie City, IA is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will document incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Successful candidates will handle computer terminals, maps, and radio systems, ensuring data accuracy and prompt processing of requests for support during major incidents.