Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Lisbon (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Lisbon, ND seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans as directed by authorized personnel.

Dispatchers may work varied shifts, including overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime to support major incidents. Experience with dispatch procedures and emergency communications is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Data entry

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer systems

GPS maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Lisbon, ND seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans as directed by authorized personnel.

Dispatchers may work varied shifts, including overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime to support major incidents. Experience with dispatch procedures and emergency communications is valued.