Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Okoboji (IA); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in Okoboji, IA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, relay critical information, and support incident command during emergencies. The role requires accuracy, calm decision-making, and strong radio communication. Training may be provided; some agencies require fire dispatch or EMS coursework.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio operations. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifikationen

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent. Training may be provided by some agencies.
• Experience with computer systems, maps, and radio communications is preferred.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in Okoboji, IA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, relay critical information, and support incident command during emergencies. The role requires accuracy, calm decision-making, and strong radio communication. Training may be provided; some agencies require fire dispatch or EMS coursework.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio operations. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime.