Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lidderdale (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lidderdale, IA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

Applicants must be organized, adept with radio and computer systems, and able to follow established response plans. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch and emergency communication training preferred.
• Strong keyboard, map reading, and data-entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks and coordinate resources.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status in real-time.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch training or EMS coursework

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer systems

Maps basics

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lidderdale, IA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

Applicants must be organized, adept with radio and computer systems, and able to follow established response plans. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage during major incidents.