Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Sioux City, IA, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role emphasizes clear radio communication, accurate data entry, and staying current with incident details according to established plans.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, and coordinating with responding crews. Training in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for some roles.
• Comfort with computer systems and 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

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maps

Radio systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Sioux City, IA, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role emphasizes clear radio communication, accurate data entry, and staying current with incident details according to established plans.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, and coordinating with responding crews. Training in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch may be required for certain assignments.