Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist (24/7)

911 Emergency Communications; Corona (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Corona, SD is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews to ensure accurate, timely information flow.

The role requires strong organization, data entry accuracy, and familiarity with dispatch procedures, radio systems, and maps. Training and certifications may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort 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

Clear radio communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Corona, SD is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews to ensure accurate, timely information flow.

The role requires strong organization, data entry accuracy, and familiarity with dispatch procedures, radio systems, and maps. Training and certifications may be required for certain assignments.