Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Minnesota; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Employee-support services

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Minnesota is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications. These operators receive incident details, validate locations, alert equipment, and track unit status to ensure rapid, accurate responses.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Minnesota is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications. These operators receive incident details, validate locations, alert equipment, and track unit status to ensure rapid, accurate responses.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio systems.