Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Rescue Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Vail (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Vail, IA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will handle incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting incidents, verifying locations, and coordinating resources while adhering to established response plans and directives from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Dispatchers should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms and hazards.
• 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 updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Vail, IA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will handle incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting incidents, verifying locations, and coordinating resources while adhering to established response plans and directives from authorized personnel.