Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Blackduck, MN seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with crews while following established plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio systems. Training and certifications may vary by agency and assignment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status and incident updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and significant updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Blackduck, MN seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with crews while following established plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio systems. Training and certifications may vary by agency and assignment.