Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Ops & Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking fire dispatchers for George, IA. The role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining incident details and following established response plans.

Dispatchers work with incident information, alert resources, and communicate with responding crews, often requiring 24/7 staffing, varied shifts, and strict adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some employers may provide entry-level instruction or 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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Clear communication

Multitasking

Radio procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking fire dispatchers for George, IA. The role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining incident details and following established response plans.

Dispatchers work with incident information, alert resources, and communicate with responding crews, often requiring 24/7 staffing, varied shifts, and strict adherence to procedures.