Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Colfax Township (ND); On-site; USD 38,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in Colfax, ND. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires meticulous information handling, clear radio etiquette, and adherence to established response plans. Candidates should be prepared for shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in Colfax, ND. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires meticulous information handling, clear radio etiquette, and adherence to established response plans. Candidates should be prepared for shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.