Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lesterville Township (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatchers for opportunities in Lesterville, SD. You will coordinate fire, rescue, and hazardous-conditions responses, alert resources, and maintain crucial incident communications.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, and coordinating unit status across radio channels. Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS training, with varied shifts including nights and weekends.

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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. 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

Maps

Information management

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatchers for opportunities in Lesterville, SD. You will coordinate fire, rescue, and hazardous-conditions responses, alert resources, and maintain crucial incident communications.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, and coordinating unit status across radio channels. Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS training, with varied shifts including nights and weekends.