Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Keosauqua (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Overtime pay

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Milton, IA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews from a fixed dispatch center.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS-related training, and schedules can

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMD training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Data entry

Radio communication

Map reading

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Milton, IA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews from a fixed dispatch center.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS-related training, and schedules can