Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Alerts, Coordination & Mutual-Aid

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Albia (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Albia, IA is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear communication with responding crews.

This role demands strong organization, accurate data entry, maps, and radio discipline. Applicants should be prepared for shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays, with training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Ability to document and organize incident information accurately.
• Familiar with maps and radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications as needed.
• Process requests for additional resources.

Skills

Information handling

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Albia, IA is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear communication with responding crews.

This role demands strong organization, accurate data entry, maps, and radio discipline. Applicants should be prepared for shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays, with training provided.