Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Ops & Training

County Emergency Communications; Prole (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Prole, IA is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatcher Opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans. The work can include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Prole, IA is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatcher Opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans. The work can include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.