Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Dispatch

911 Emergency Communications; Mazeppa (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Mazeppa, MN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews while adhering to established plans.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and comfort with computer systems, data entry, and maps.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.
• Experience with radio communication and map reading is beneficial.

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

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Mazeppa, MN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews while adhering to established plans.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and comfort with computer systems, data entry, and maps.