Fire Dispatch Specialist – 24/7 Emergency Operations

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Inwood (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Employer in Inwood, IA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with shifts that may include overnight hours and overtime depending on incidents.

Responsibilities include receiving and documenting incident reports, verifying locations, alerting resources, and monitoring status. Some positions may require dispatch training or certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; on-the-job training provided.
• Experience with radio or communications systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants and hazards.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

Unknown Employer in Inwood, IA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with shifts that may include overnight hours and overtime depending on incidents.

Responsibilities include receiving and documenting incident reports, verifying locations, alerting resources, and monitoring status. Some positions may require dispatch training or certification.