Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Murdock (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Murdock, MN, seeks trained Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, mapping, and radio communications. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for specific assignments.

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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Map systems

Radio consoles

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Murdock, MN, seeks trained Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, mapping, and radio communications. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for specific assignments.