Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime & shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Cass Lake, MN. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalency is commonly required; some employers offer entry-level instruction, while others seek trained dispatchers. Certification in fire dispatch or EMS may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry.

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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Cass Lake, MN. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalency is commonly required; some employers offer entry-level instruction, while others seek trained dispatchers. Certification in fire dispatch or EMS may be required for certain assignments.