Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Carrington, ND is seeking Fire Dispatchers 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, ensuring incident details stay current as per established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency communication training may be needed for some assignments.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Carrington, ND is seeking Fire Dispatchers 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, ensuring incident details stay current as per established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.