Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Canistota Township (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Canistota, SD, invites qualified candidates to join our fire dispatch team. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining clear radio channels and incident records to support responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred fire dispatch or EMS training and experience using dispatch software. Staffing may include overnight and weekend shifts to ensure 24/7 coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Canistota, SD, invites qualified candidates to join our fire dispatch team. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining clear radio channels and incident records to support responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred fire dispatch or EMS training and experience using dispatch software. Staffing may include overnight and weekend shifts to ensure 24/7 coverage.