Fire Dispatch Specialist | 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement

Paid leave

Employee support

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Calumet, IA, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires precise data handling and adherence to established response plans.

Dispatchers may work overnight shifts and weekends, with overtime during major incidents. A high school diploma is commonly required, and some agencies offer entry-level training or specialized fire communications coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units with approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Relay information on occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Maps reading

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Calumet, IA, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires precise data handling and adherence to established response plans.

Dispatchers may work overnight shifts and weekends, with overtime during major incidents. A high school diploma is commonly required, and some agencies offer entry-level training or specialized fire communications coursework.