Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Mountain Iron (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Mountain Iron, MN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communication with responding crews. This role requires organized information handling and calm communication, following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Applicants should be prepared for variable schedules including overnight shifts, weekends,

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Mountain Iron, MN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communication with responding crews. This role requires organized information handling and calm communication, following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Applicants should be prepared for variable schedules including overnight shifts, weekends,