Mission-Critical Fire Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Belle Fourche (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a capable Fire Dispatcher in Belle Fourche, SD to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incidents, verify details, alert stations, and monitor multiple radio channels to support responding crews.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communications. Some roles may require fire dispatch or EMS training and certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide instruction.
• Comfort with computers, accurate data entry, reading maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency management coursework may be required for some 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a capable Fire Dispatcher in Belle Fourche, SD to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incidents, verify details, alert stations, and monitor multiple radio channels to support responding crews.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communications. Some roles may require fire dispatch or EMS training and certifications.