Elite Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Somers (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance and retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Somers, IA, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling, data entry accuracy, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatch certification or EMS dispatch 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.
• 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training/EMD

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Somers, IA, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling, data entry accuracy, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.