Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Rockwell City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Rockwell City, IA, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and ability to work with established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio protocols; schedules may

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some 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 or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Rockwell City, IA, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and ability to work with established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio protocols; schedules may