Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Cavour Township (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Cavour, SD seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, verify locations, alert units, and monitor communications. This role requires careful information handling and strict adherence to procedures.

You may work nights, weekends, holidays, with overtime during major incidents. A high school diploma is common; some agencies provide training and certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, 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.

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Cavour, SD seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, verify locations, alert units, and monitor communications. This role requires careful information handling and strict adherence to procedures.

You may work nights, weekends, holidays, with overtime during major incidents. A high school diploma is common; some agencies provide training and certifications.