Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Sherrill (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Sherrill, IA seeks dedicated fire dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews from a centralized desk.

The role emphasizes precise data entry, accurate records, and adherence to established response plans while staying available for shift rotations around the clock.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Data entry

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Sherrill, IA seeks dedicated fire dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews from a centralized desk.

The role emphasizes precise data entry, accurate records, and adherence to established response plans while staying available for shift rotations around the clock.