Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Anamoose (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Anamoose, ND seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews from a fixed dispatch workstation.

Ideal candidates are organized, able to handle data accurately, and comfortable with maps and computer systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Anamoose, ND seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews from a fixed dispatch workstation.

Ideal candidates are organized, able to handle data accurately, and comfortable with maps and computer systems.