Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Crisis & Resource Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Hamburg (IA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents in Tabor, IA. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert appropriate units, and maintain active communications with responding crews.

The position emphasizes accurate data entry, radio discipline, and adherence to incident management protocols. Eligible applicants typically hold a high school diploma with dispatch-specific training or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT dispatch training may be required for some roles.
• Experience with computer systems and data entry.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification training (if required)

Outils

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication systems

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents in Tabor, IA. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert appropriate units, and maintain active communications with responding crews.

The position emphasizes accurate data entry, radio discipline, and adherence to incident management protocols. Eligible applicants typically hold a high school diploma with dispatch-specific training or