Fire Dispatcher — Dynamic Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Lower Brule (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lower Brule, SD is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and may receive entry-level instruction

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Clear communication

Organized information handling

Radio communications

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lower Brule, SD is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and may receive entry-level instruction