Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Ocheyedan (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ocheyedan, IA is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatch operations may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Ability to operate computer systems and perform accurate data entry.

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

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ocheyedan, IA is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatch operations may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.