Rapid-Response Fire Dispatcher (24/7 Shifts)

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Finley, ND seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, relaying changing conditions, and coordinating mutual aid while documenting dispatch times and unit movements on shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Finley, ND seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, relaying changing conditions, and coordinating mutual aid while documenting dispatch times and unit movements on shift.