Emergency Fire Dispatcher - Rapid Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Thor (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Thor, IA seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status while maintaining clear radio communications under established protocols.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, experience with maps and data entry, and may need fire dispatch or EMT training.

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.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular 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

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Map reading

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Thor, IA seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status while maintaining clear radio communications under established protocols.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, experience with maps and data entry, and may need fire dispatch or EMT training.