Around-the-Clock Fire Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Saint Marys, IA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.

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.

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

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Saint Marys, IA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.