24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Morris (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Morris, MN 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.

Candidate requirements include a high school diploma and training in fire dispatch; comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operation is expected. The role may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency staffing.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Computer systems & data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maps

Radio communication systems

Computer systems

Data entry

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Morris, MN 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.

Candidate requirements include a high school diploma and training in fire dispatch; comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operation is expected. The role may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency staffing.