Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Duluth (MN); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Duluth, MN is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to join our team. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear communication with responding crews to ensure rapid, accurate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions.

Applicants should be prepared for a role requiring organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification may be required for specific assignments.

Responsabilités

• 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

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Duluth, MN is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to join our team. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear communication with responding crews to ensure rapid, accurate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions.

Applicants should be prepared for a role requiring organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans.