Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Lacona (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Lacona, IA is seeking trained Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Dispatcher duties include verifying locations, recording details, and coordinating mutual aid while complying with established plans. Candidates should have a high school diploma and related training or certifications as required by the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular 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

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Lacona, IA is seeking trained Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Dispatcher duties include verifying locations, recording details, and coordinating mutual aid while complying with established plans. Candidates should have a high school diploma and related training or certifications as required by the