Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Baltic (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltic, SD-based Fire Dispatcher opportunities are open to qualified individuals who will coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, precise radio communication, and strict adherence to established response plans and supervisor directions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Entry-level training available at some agencies.
• Fire communications training may be required for certain 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Baltic, SD-based Fire Dispatcher opportunities are open to qualified individuals who will coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, precise radio communication, and strict adherence to established response plans and supervisor directions.