Fire Communications Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Luverne (MN); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Luverne, MN, invites applications for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards and other emergencies, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized data handling and precise radio communication. Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring channels, recording updates, and coordinating with additional resources as needed.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Computer systems familiarity

Maps

Radio coordination

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification / EMS dispatch training (may be required)

Herramientas

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Descripción del empleo

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Luverne, MN, invites applications for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards and other emergencies, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized data handling and precise radio communication. Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring channels, recording updates, and coordinating with additional resources as needed.