Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; South Dakota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Brookings, SD seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radios with responding crews to support public safety.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.

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 equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Brookings, SD seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radios with responding crews to support public safety.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for specific assignments.