Fire Dispatcher: High-Impact Communications & Overtime Benefits

911 Emergency Communications; Granger (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime

Shift premiums

Job summary

Granger Fire Department in Granger, IA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies for the local fire services. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training depending on the assignment.

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

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Granger Fire Department in Granger, IA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies for the local fire services. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training depending on the assignment.