Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Shift Coverage

County Emergency Communications; Florence (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Florence, SD seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers manage incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some postings require fire dispatch certification or EMS-related training. Flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime, are common in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain positions.

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 Florence, SD seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers manage incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some postings require fire dispatch certification or EMS-related training. Flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime, are common in this role.