24/7 Fire Dispatcher – Essential Incident Response

County Emergency Communications; Leeds (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Leeds, ND is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

Roles require organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Employment may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for particular 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Leeds, ND is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

Roles require organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Employment may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.