Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Coverage

911 Emergency Communications; Zeeland (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Zeeland, ND is seeking dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

This role demands organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience or training in fire communications may be preferred.
• Ability to operate computer systems and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Zeeland, ND is seeking dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

This role demands organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.