Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Public Safety Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Mingo (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Mingo, IA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communications.

Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of data entry, maps, and radio operations. Some roles may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch-related training and certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related 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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Mingo, IA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communications.

Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of data entry, maps, and radio operations. Some roles may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch-related training and certifications.