24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Cushing Township (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Cushing, MN, is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. The role requires clear radio communication, precise data entry, and strict adherence to incident protocols.

Dispatchers work with various agencies, may include overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays, and ensure timely reporting and resource deployment. A high school diploma is typically required; additional dispatch training or certification enhances

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or relevant 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Cushing, MN, is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. The role requires clear radio communication, precise data entry, and strict adherence to incident protocols.

Dispatchers work with various agencies, may include overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays, and ensure timely reporting and resource deployment. A high school diploma is typically required; additional dispatch training or certification enhances