Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Response Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Jackson Township (IA); In loco; USD 42.000 - 68.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses from MC Gregor, IA. This role requires precise data entry, radio discipline, and adherence to incident plans while supporting on-call and rotating shifts.

The position emphasizes effective communication, incident documentation, and rapid resource coordination across responding units. Training in fire dispatch and emergency communications is valued, with opportunities for certification and ongoing

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations and reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments
• Monitor radio channels and unit 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 and significant incident updates

Conoscenze

Radio communication

Data entry

Calm under pressure

Formazione

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

EMD training

Strumenti

Fire dispatch software

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses from MC Gregor, IA. This role requires precise data entry, radio discipline, and adherence to incident plans while supporting on-call and rotating shifts.

The position emphasizes effective communication, incident documentation, and rapid resource coordination across responding units. Training in fire dispatch and emergency communications is valued, with opportunities for certification and ongoing