Fire Dispatch Specialist — Life-Saving Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Nichols (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses in Nichols, IA. You will receive incident information, document details, and coordinate with responding crews to ensure rapid, accurate communication.

Responsibilities include monitoring radio channels, verifying locations, and relaying critical updates while following established procedures and directives from authorised personnel.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is 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.

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses in Nichols, IA. You will receive incident information, document details, and coordinate with responding crews to ensure rapid, accurate communication.

Responsibilities include monitoring radio channels, verifying locations, and relaying critical updates while following established procedures and directives from authorised personnel.