Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Keswick, IA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications to responding crews.

Fire dispatch may require overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some assignments may include fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations 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 equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Keswick, IA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications to responding crews.

Fire dispatch may require overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some assignments may include fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.