Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Public Safety Communicator

County Emergency Communications; Edinburg (ND); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Edinburg, ND seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate firefighting and rescue responses, maintain incident details, and communicate with responding crews.

The role requires strong data handling and clear radio communication. A high school diploma is commonly required; fire dispatch certification or related training may be needed for certain postings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; experience with fire communications is a plus.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps and radio communications required.

Responsabilités

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access details 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 updates.

Connaissances

Data entry

Radio communications

Computer skills

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Dispatch software

Maps/GIS

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Edinburg, ND seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate firefighting and rescue responses, maintain incident details, and communicate with responding crews.

The role requires strong data handling and clear radio communication. A high school diploma is commonly required; fire dispatch certification or related training may be needed for certain postings.