Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Corsica, SD, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with computer systems and data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT/incident-management training may be required for some 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

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Corsica, SD, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.