Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Operations

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lakeville, MN is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role involves working with incident information, alerting resources, and following established response plans under supervision. Candidates should have a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch training, with schedules that can include nights and long shifts.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lakeville, MN is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role involves working with incident information, alerting resources, and following established response plans under supervision. Candidates should have a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch training, with schedules that can include nights and long shifts.