Fire Dispatcher: Critical Communications in Kiron, IA

911 Emergency Communications; Kiron (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Kiron, IA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and calm decision-making under pressure; candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and standard dispatch protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access info, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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 updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Data entry

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems proficiency

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Kiron, IA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and calm decision-making under pressure; candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and standard dispatch protocols.