Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Center (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Center, ND is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role demands organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and supervisor directions. Hours may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch 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.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Center, ND is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role demands organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and supervisor directions. Hours may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents.