Fire Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Elliott (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher in Elliott, IA to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires careful information handling, accurate data entry, maps, and radio discipline, with shifts that may include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher in Elliott, IA to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires careful information handling, accurate data entry, maps, and radio discipline, with shifts that may include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.