Fire Communications Dispatcher - Critical Incident Response

County Emergency Communications; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Stillwater, MN is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring radio channels, and coordinating mutual aid while ensuring accurate data entry and adherence to established procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification may be required for some assignments.
• Experience with data entry and radio communication is preferred.

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 accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Stillwater, MN is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring radio channels, and coordinating mutual aid while ensuring accurate data entry and adherence to established procedures.