24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist – Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Irene (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher for Irene, SD. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate unit responses to fires, rescues, and hazards.

Strong radio communication and data-entry skills are essential for accurate, timely information flow. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required; some employers offer training.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Organizational skills

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Maps literacy

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Tools

Computer-aided dispatch software

GIS mapping

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher for Irene, SD. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate unit responses to fires, rescues, and hazards.

Strong radio communication and data-entry skills are essential for accurate, timely information flow. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training preferred.