Fire Dispatch Specialist — Dynamic Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Springville (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Springville, IA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with crews.

The role requires accuracy with data entry, maps, and radio communication, with scheduling that may include overnight shifts and overtime. Applicants should be comfortable using computer systems, adhering to established plans, and following directions from

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for particular 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Springville, IA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with crews.

The role requires accuracy with data entry, maps, and radio communication, with scheduling that may include overnight shifts and overtime. Applicants should be comfortable using computer systems, adhering to established plans, and following directions from