Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Audubon (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire-response activities, document incidents, and manage communications with responding crews. The role requires strong data-entry and radio-communication skills, plus familiarity with computer systems and maps.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments. Positions involve shift work, including overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience with computer systems, maps, and data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some roles.
• Strong organization and clear radio communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Organized

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer skills

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification / EMS dispatch training

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Radio systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire-response activities, document incidents, and manage communications with responding crews. The role requires strong data-entry and radio-communication skills, plus familiarity with computer systems and maps.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments. Positions involve shift work, including overnight, weekends, and holidays.