Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Wilton (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Wilton, ND seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses and maintain critical incident information. The role involves receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, updating incident data, and coordinating mutual-aid and resource requests. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with dispatch certifications preferred or required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with maps, computer systems, 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

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Wilton, ND seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses and maintain critical incident information. The role involves receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, updating incident data, and coordinating mutual-aid and resource requests. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with dispatch certifications preferred or required