Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Incident Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Oral (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Oral, SD to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires attention to incident details, radio communication, and following established response plans.

Dispatchers may work shifts including overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with fire dispatch training sometimes needed for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for specific assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Relay occupant, hazard, and changing condition information.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Communication skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Organization

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Oral, SD to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires attention to incident details, radio communication, and following established response plans.

Dispatchers may work shifts including overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with fire dispatch training sometimes needed for specific assignments.