Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Radio & Response

911 Emergency Communications; Lyle (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Lyle, MN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain clear radio communication throughout calls and incidents.

Role requires organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work with authorized personnel. Shift schedules may include overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.

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.

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 GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Lyle, MN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain clear radio communication throughout calls and incidents.

Role requires organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work with authorized personnel. Shift schedules may include overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.