Fire Dispatch & Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Valley Springs (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Valley Springs, SD seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise reporting, radio communication, and adherence to response plans while coordinating with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio routines; specific fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is important.

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Valley Springs, SD seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise reporting, radio communication, and adherence to response plans while coordinating with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio routines; specific fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.