Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is offering Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Calamus, IA. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies, maintaining incident details and communicating with responding crews.

Roles require organized information handling and clear radio communication, with rotation to cover all hours, including nights and weekends. Training and certification may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; training may be provided by employers.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communications is preferred.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Map reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Radio equipment

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is offering Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Calamus, IA. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies, maintaining incident details and communicating with responding crews.

Roles require organized information handling and clear radio communication, with rotation to cover all hours, including nights and weekends. Training and certification may be required for specific assignments.