Buffalo Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Elvira Township (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Buffalo, SD. Dispatchers coordinate fire responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications for responding crews.

They must handle information accurately and follow established procedures to ensure swift, safe operations. Positions may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and high-demand coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to operate radios and computer systems accurately.
• Training in fire communications may be required for some postings.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access details for responders.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status during incidents.
• Relate occupants’ information and changing hazards to teams.
• Process requests for additional resources per procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAD systems

Emergency communication software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Buffalo, SD. Dispatchers coordinate fire responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications for responding crews.

They must handle information accurately and follow established procedures to ensure swift, safe operations. Positions may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and high-demand coverage during major incidents.