Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Lead

911 Emergency Communications; Buffalo Gap (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Buffalo Gap, SD is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate fire, rescue, and hazardous incident responses. The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

You will receive incident details, alert resources, monitor channels, document updates, and coordinate with responding crews. This position may require shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays according to staffing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Reliable data entry, accurate reporting, and calm under pressure.
• Experience with radio and telephone communications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Relay information about occupants and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Buffalo Gap, SD is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate fire, rescue, and hazardous incident responses. The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

You will receive incident details, alert resources, monitor channels, document updates, and coordinate with responding crews. This position may require shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays according to staffing