Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Medina (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Medina, ND seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and relay critical information to fire units. Responsibilities include verifying incident locations, alerting stations, monitoring radio channels, and processing requests for resources while adhering to established procedures.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with fire dispatch training often preferred or required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatcher training may be required or preferred for certain 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

Skills

Typing & data entry

Radio communication

Computer systems proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training/certification (preferred)

Tools

Computer-aided dispatch systems

Maps & GIS basics

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Medina, ND seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and relay critical information to fire units. Responsibilities include verifying incident locations, alerting stations, monitoring radio channels, and processing requests for resources while adhering to established procedures.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with fire dispatch training often preferred or required for certain assignments.