Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Alamo (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance access

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Alamo, ND is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with attention to current incident details and adherence to established response plans.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction or prefer experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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.

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Alamo, ND is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with attention to current incident details and adherence to established response plans.