Elite Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Flasher (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The fire department in Flasher, ND is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, triggering dispatch actions, and monitoring unit status.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some 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

Skills

Computer literacy

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The fire department in Flasher, ND is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, triggering dispatch actions, and monitoring unit status.