Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Royal, IA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio systems. Preference may be given to those with fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework; daytime and overnight shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers.

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

911 Emergency Communications in Royal, IA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio systems. Preference may be given to those with fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework; daytime and overnight shifts may be required.