Fire Dispatch Specialist — Critical Incident Support

911 Emergency Communications; Maxbass (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Maxbass, ND seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, and alerting response units using approved assignments.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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.

Skills

Organization

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Maxbass, ND seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, and alerting response units using approved assignments.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.