Emergency Fire Dispatcher 24/7 Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Rockville (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Rockville, MN is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or recognized equivalency required. Some agencies provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.

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 equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Rockville, MN is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.