Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Ambrose (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ambrose, ND seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with duties including verification of incident locations, recording updates, and coordinating mutual-aid when needed. Scheduling may include overnight shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Organizational skills

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ambrose, ND seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with duties including verification of incident locations, recording updates, and coordinating mutual-aid when needed. Scheduling may include overnight shifts and weekends.