Fire Dispatch Specialist – 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Oto Township (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Oto, IA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to join a team coordinating fire and rescue responses. You will handle incident information, allocate resources, and maintain clear radio communications during emergencies.

Fire dispatch roles require strong data entry, situational awareness, and the ability to work shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certifications may be required by agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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 Oto, IA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to join a team coordinating fire and rescue responses. You will handle incident information, allocate resources, and maintain clear radio communications during emergencies.

Fire dispatch roles require strong data entry, situational awareness, and the ability to work shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certifications may be required by agencies.