Critical Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses from the Saint Martin command center. You will receive incident details, document them accurately, and dispatch appropriate units while maintaining clear radio channels.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, updating responders, and coordinating mutual aid as incidents evolve. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; continued training in fire dispatch and EMS may be required depending

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

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Computer literacy

Maps reading

Incident coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses from the Saint Martin command center. You will receive incident details, document them accurately, and dispatch appropriate units while maintaining clear radio channels.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, updating responders, and coordinating mutual aid as incidents evolve. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; continued training in fire dispatch and EMS may be required depending