Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Real-Time Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Clear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Clear Lake, MN is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews to ensure timely and safe operations.

Dispatchers must be organized, proficient with computer systems, and able to document details accurately. Training may include fire dispatch, EMS dispatch, or incident-management coursework depending on the

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Clear Lake, MN is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews to ensure timely and safe operations.

Dispatchers must be organized, proficient with computer systems, and able to document details accurately. Training may include fire dispatch, EMS dispatch, or incident-management coursework depending on the