24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Critical Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Moville Township (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Moville, IA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Fire dispatchers must manage information accurately, follow established plans, and operate within standard procedures, including potentially rotating shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Moville, IA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Fire dispatchers must manage information accurately, follow established plans, and operate within standard procedures, including potentially rotating shifts and overtime as needed.