Fire Dispatcher: Critical Communications & Overtime Pay

911 Emergency Communications; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Brookings, SD seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes accurate data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans, with shift coverage including nights and weekends.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalency; fire dispatch certification or EMS coursework may be required for selected assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency management coursework may be required for some 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

Information handling

Radio dispatch

Data entry

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Brookings, SD seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes accurate data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans, with shift coverage including nights and weekends.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalency; fire dispatch certification or EMS coursework may be required for selected assignments.