Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Dawson (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Dawson, ND, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies, receiving incident reports, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some roles provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication; dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Data entry

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Dawson, ND, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies, receiving incident reports, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

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