Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Melrose Township (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire Dispatcher opportunities exist in Melrose, Iowa. Duties include receiving and documenting reports of fires and hazards, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring status through radio communications.

The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime, with potential dispatch training and certifications required. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Fire Dispatcher opportunities exist in Melrose, Iowa. Duties include receiving and documenting reports of fires and hazards, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring status through radio communications.

The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime, with potential dispatch training and certifications required. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.