Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Champlin, MN seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and incidents. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Expect to work with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio channels. Relevant training such as fire dispatch or EMS dispatch may be required for certain assignments and shifts can include overnight, weekends, and

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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

County Emergency Communications in Champlin, MN seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and incidents. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Expect to work with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio channels. Relevant training such as fire dispatch or EMS dispatch may be required for certain assignments and shifts can include overnight, weekends, and