Critical Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Red Lake Falls (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Red Lake, MN seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires meticulous data handling, reliable computer usage, and strict adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be prepared for shift rotations, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training 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

Organized information handling

Accurate data entry

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Red Lake, MN seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires meticulous data handling, reliable computer usage, and strict adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be prepared for shift rotations, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, with