Fire Communications Dispatcher — Critical Incidents

County Emergency Communications; Bison (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime/shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Bison, SD, seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews from a fixed dispatch workstation.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some positions require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training, plus incident-management coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification / EMS dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Bison, SD, seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews from a fixed dispatch workstation.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some positions require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training, plus incident-management coursework.