Fire Dispatcher — Critical Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Dickinson, ND seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required; dispatch certification or related training may be required for specific assignments. Work schedules can include overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• 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 communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Dickinson, ND seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required; dispatch certification or related training may be required for specific assignments. Work schedules can include overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.