Fire Dispatch Specialist: Emergency Communications

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

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Hospers, IA invites qualified applicants for fire dispatcher roles that coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The dispatcher will receive incident information, verify locations, alert relevant stations, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable operating computer systems, maps, and radio equipment; relevant fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.

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 GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Hospers, IA invites qualified applicants for fire dispatcher roles that coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The dispatcher will receive incident information, verify locations, alert relevant stations, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable operating computer systems, maps, and radio equipment; relevant fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.