Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Woodbine (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 Woodbine, IA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires meticulous information handling and clear radio communication to keep incident details current and aligned with established response plans.

Fire dispatchers may work at all hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Strong data entry, maps, and radio operations are essential, with some positions requiring specific certifications or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Woodbine, IA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires meticulous information handling and clear radio communication to keep incident details current and aligned with established response plans.

Fire dispatchers may work at all hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Strong data entry, maps, and radio operations are essential, with some positions requiring specific certifications or