24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Carnarvon, IA, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications. The role involves handling incident reports, verifying locations, and alerting responding units according to established procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communications. Some assignments may require specialized dispatch training and certifications.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, 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

Maps

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Carnarvon, IA, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications. The role involves handling incident reports, verifying locations, and alerting responding units according to established procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communications. Some assignments may require specialized dispatch training and certifications.