24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Clearbrook (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Professional development

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Clearbrook, MN invites applications for a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications for fire services. This role emphasizes organized information handling, precise radio communication, and adherence to incident plans and supervisor directions.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating resources.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; some agencies provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification training may be required for particular assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and 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 updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Information management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification training

Tools

Computer systems

Radio communication equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Clearbrook, MN invites applications for a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications for fire services. This role emphasizes organized information handling, precise radio communication, and adherence to incident plans and supervisor directions.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating resources.