Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Brentford (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Brentford, SD, is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses and maintain clear communications with responding crews. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and follow established response plans.

The role requires precise data entry and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Fire dispatch training may be required depending on assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch 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
• 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

Strong data entry

Attention to detail

Maps proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Brentford, SD, is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses and maintain clear communications with responding crews. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and follow established response plans.

The role requires precise data entry and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Fire dispatch training may be required depending on assignment.