Elite Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lamberton (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lamberton, MN seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and may need fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain 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

organizational skills

clear radio communication

data entry accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lamberton, MN seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and may need fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training for specific assignments.