Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Afton Township (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Union, IA. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining incident details and following established plans.

The role requires orderly data handling, radio communication, and adherence to directions from authorized personnel. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Experience preferred for some vacancies.

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Union, IA. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining incident details and following established plans.

The role requires orderly data handling, radio communication, and adherence to directions from authorized personnel. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for specific assignments.