Rapid-Response Fire Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Stacyville Township (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

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

Role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. The position may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Experience with computer systems, maps, and radio communications is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response plans.
• 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 and unit movements during incidents.

Skills

Computer systems proficiency

Accurate data entry

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

Role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. The position may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major