Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Ops, Overtime Perks & Growth

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Iowa; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Unknown Fire Dispatch center in Floyd, IA seeks a reliable Fire Dispatcher to coordinate alerts, document incidents, and maintain radio communications during fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will verify locations, dispatch apparatus, and monitor unit status in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities include data entry, following established procedures, and working varied shifts including overnight, weekends, and holidays to ensure continuous operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Strong radio communication skills are essential.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Unknown Fire Dispatch center in Floyd, IA seeks a reliable Fire Dispatcher to coordinate alerts, document incidents, and maintain radio communications during fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will verify locations, dispatch apparatus, and monitor unit status in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities include data entry, following established procedures, and working varied shifts including overnight, weekends, and holidays to ensure continuous operations.