Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Critical Incident Support

911 Emergency Communications; Milnor Township (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Milnor, ND is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Some shifts may include overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some postings may require fire dispatch training or EMS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources.
• Coordinate mutual aid communications.
• Record dispatch times and updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Information management

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Milnor, ND is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Some shifts may include overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime.