Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Spencer (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Spencer, SD, is hiring Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire service responses and maintain critical incident information. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and communicate with responding crews to ensure rapid, accurate actions.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring radio channels, and relaying updates. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and clear radio communication; some roles may

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some roles may require dispatcher training.
• Clear radio communication and accurate data entry are essential.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some 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 communications

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Spencer, SD, is hiring Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire service responses and maintain critical incident information. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and communicate with responding crews to ensure rapid, accurate actions.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring radio channels, and relaying updates. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and clear radio communication; some roles may