Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; George (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in George, IA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include documenting incidents, verifying locations, and alerting responding units with established procedures.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Some roles may require fire dispatch or EMS training and ongoing certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfort 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in George, IA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include documenting incidents, verifying locations, and alerting responding units with established procedures.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Some roles may require fire dispatch or EMS training and ongoing certifications.