Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Ops

County Emergency Communications; Rockford (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is hiring Fire Dispatchers in Rockford, MN. The role involves receiving incident information, coordinating resources, and maintaining clear radio communications for fire services. W ork may include overnight and weekend shifts to ensure continuous readiness.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent; specialized fire dispatch or EMS training may be required. The position supports ongoing training and certification as part of workforce readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Job description

County Emergency Communications is hiring Fire Dispatchers in Rockford, MN. The role involves receiving incident information, coordinating resources, and maintaining clear radio communications for fire services. W ork may include overnight and weekend shifts to ensure continuous readiness.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent; specialized fire dispatch or EMS training may be required. The position supports ongoing training and certification as part of workforce readiness.