High-Impact Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Newburg (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Employee-support services

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Newburg, ND seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will document reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain postings. This role may involve overnight shifts and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies may provide instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some postings.

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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Newburg, ND seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will document reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain postings. This role may involve overnight shifts and weekend coverage.