Fire Dispatch Specialist – 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Britton (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Britton, SD is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires strong organization, clear radio communication, and ability to follow established response plans. Evening and overnight shifts may be required to cover emergencies. Training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some roles may include fire dispatch training.
• Comfort with computers, data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Computers

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Britton, SD is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires strong organization, clear radio communication, and ability to follow established response plans. Evening and overnight shifts may be required to cover emergencies. Training provided.