Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Response

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Max, ND is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

You must handle data accurately, verify locations, monitor unit status, and document dispatch times. Training in fire dispatch and EMS may be required for some postings; overtime, weekends, and night shifts are common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS 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.

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Max, ND is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

You must handle data accurately, verify locations, monitor unit status, and document dispatch times. Training in fire dispatch and EMS may be required for some postings; overtime, weekends, and night shifts are common.