24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Garden City (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Garden City, MN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert responding units, and maintain clear radio communication, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication, with fire dispatch training or EMT/incident-management coursework advantageous for specific

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with radio/telephone communication is a plus.
• Comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radio systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved 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 needed.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Clear communication

Data entry

Incident documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Garden City, MN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert responding units, and maintain clear radio communication, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication, with fire dispatch training or EMT/incident-management coursework advantageous for specific