Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications

Marion (IA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Marion, IA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, maintaining incident details and following established response plans.

Fire dispatchers may work all shifts, including overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

High school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
Maps and radio communication familiarity may be required.
Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

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.