Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Coordinate Fire & Rescue Responses

County Emergency Communications; Fertile Township (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee support

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Fertile, IA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies.

You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert apparatus, monitor radio channels, document dispatch actions, and coordinate mutual-aid. The role requires accurate data entry, radio precision, and adherence to agency procedures. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to support major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Fertile, IA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies.

You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert apparatus, monitor radio channels, document dispatch actions, and coordinate mutual-aid. The role requires accurate data entry, radio precision, and adherence to agency procedures. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to support major incidents.