24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Ops & Radio Communications

County Emergency Communications; Salem (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Spencer, SD, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, verify incident details, and maintain clear radio communications with responding units. The role requires accuracy in data entry, proper use of dispatch software, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio procedures; some agencies require fire dispatch or EMS training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies provide entry-level instruction.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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 and significant updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Spencer, SD, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, verify incident details, and maintain clear radio communications with responding units. The role requires accuracy in data entry, proper use of dispatch software, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio procedures; some agencies require fire dispatch or EMS training.