Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Response

911 Emergency Communications; Chisago City (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

The 911 Emergency Communications in Chisago City, MN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire, rescue, and hazard responses. You will receive incidents, document details, and maintain essential communications with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and clear radio communication. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; further fire dispatch training may be needed for some assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction for new dispatchers.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio comms.

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

Computer literacy

Maps

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The 911 Emergency Communications in Chisago City, MN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire, rescue, and hazard responses. You will receive incidents, document details, and maintain essential communications with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and clear radio communication. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; further fire dispatch training may be needed for some assignments.