24/7 Fire Dispatcher & Emergency Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Marquette (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Marquette, IA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. The role emphasizes clear radio communication, accurate data handling, and adherence to established response plans, with duties paced to incident demands.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computers and maps, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training depending on assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computers, data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Marquette, IA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. The role emphasizes clear radio communication, accurate data handling, and adherence to established response plans, with duties paced to incident demands.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computers and maps, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training depending on assignments.