Fire Dispatch Specialist: 24/7 Ops & Life-Saving Coordination

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Sabula, IA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, accuracy in data entry, maps, and radio procedures. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments, with potential for varied shifts and

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for specific 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.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Sabula, IA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, accuracy in data entry, maps, and radio procedures. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments, with potential for varied shifts and