Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Colo is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies for fire services.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments. Dispatchers handle incident details, maintain communication with responding crews, and operate under established response plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training 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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Colo is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies for fire services.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments. Dispatchers handle incident details, maintain communication with responding crews, and operate under established response plans.