Fire Dispatch & Communications Specialist (24/7)

911 Emergency Communications; Allerton (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Allerton, IA seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and following established response plans under supervisor direction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Instruction on fire communications may be provided by employers.
• Experience in fire dispatch or EMS training may be needed 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

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Allerton, IA seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and following established response plans under supervisor direction.