Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Response

County Emergency Communications; Warsaw Township (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 premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Warsaw to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident communications. Dispatchers handle incident information, alert resources, and keep responders informed during fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Warsaw to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident communications. Dispatchers handle incident information, alert resources, and keep responders informed during fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.