Critical Fire Dispatch Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Sioux Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Sioux Rapids, IA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and support fire crews. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communication during incidents.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, monitoring status, and coordinating mutual-aid resources. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; experience with fire dispatch or EMS communications is preferred, with training

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Clear radio communication

Organizational skills

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio equipment

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Sioux Rapids, IA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and support fire crews. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communication during incidents.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, monitoring status, and coordinating mutual-aid resources. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; experience with fire dispatch or EMS communications is preferred, with training