Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Manderson (SD); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

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

The role requires strong organization, accuracy in data entry, maps, and use of computer dispatch systems. Training and certification in fire dispatch or EMT may be required for certain postings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Ability to operate computer systems and maps.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Radio communication

Information management

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Formation

High school diploma

Outils

Dispatch software

Description du poste

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

The role requires strong organization, accuracy in data entry, maps, and use of computer dispatch systems. Training and certification in fire dispatch or EMT may be required for certain postings.