Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Ops, Overtime & Benefits

911 Emergency Communications; Burt (IA); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

911 Emergency Communications in Burt, IA seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews. The role emphasizes accurate data handling, adherence to response plans, and timely updates during emergencies.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, familiarity with computer systems, and often fire dispatch training or EMS-related coursework.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required.
• Experience with radio communications and data entry is valued.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Clear communication

Multitasking

Data entry

Radio procedures

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Jobbeschreibung

911 Emergency Communications in Burt, IA seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews. The role emphasizes accurate data handling, adherence to response plans, and timely updates during emergencies.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, familiarity with computer systems, and often fire dispatch training or EMS-related coursework.