Impactful Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Rescue Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Truro (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Truro, IA invites applications for Fire Dispatcher roles. Dispatchers coordinate fire responses, document reports, verify locations, and alert responding units.

These positions require clear radio communication, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps; some roles may require fire dispatch certification or EMT/incident-management training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT/incident-management coursework may be required for specific 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Truro, IA invites applications for Fire Dispatcher roles. Dispatchers coordinate fire responses, document reports, verify locations, and alert responding units.

These positions require clear radio communication, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps; some roles may require fire dispatch certification or EMT/incident-management training.