Round-the-Clock Fire Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Zap (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Zap, ND seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling, precise radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch training and maps/data entry experience are valued for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework 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

Skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Maps familiarity

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Zap, ND seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling, precise radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch training and maps/data entry experience are valued for specific assignments.