Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Iowa; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in MC Gregor, IA, seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information.

The role demands clear radio communication, accurate data handling, and adherence to established response plans during fires, rescues, and hazardous events. Training in fire dispatch and EMS may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is important.

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

Attention to detail

Disaster response coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in MC Gregor, IA, seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information.

The role demands clear radio communication, accurate data handling, and adherence to established response plans during fires, rescues, and hazardous events. Training in fire dispatch and EMS may be required for certain assignments.