Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay and shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Beacon, IA. Dispatchers coordinate fire responses, receive incident details, and maintain communications with responding crews from a centralized communications center.

The role involves handling incident information, alerting resources, and following established response plans under supervision. Position may require shift work, including nights and weekends, to ensure 24/7 readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 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.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Skills

Radio communication

Accurate data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Beacon, IA. Dispatchers coordinate fire responses, receive incident details, and maintain communications with responding crews from a centralized communications center.

The role involves handling incident information, alerting resources, and following established response plans under supervision. Position may require shift work, including nights and weekends, to ensure 24/7 readiness.