Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Lake City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lake City, IA is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will document reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor radio channels in a fast-paced, critical environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and may need fire dispatch or EMS training for certain roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• 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

Computer systems

Data entry

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lake City, IA is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will document reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor radio channels in a fast-paced, critical environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and may need fire dispatch or EMS training for certain roles.