Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Critical Alerts & Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in Detroit Lakes, MN. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Role involves staying organized, maintaining current incident details, and following established response plans under direction from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency communications training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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 GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in Detroit Lakes, MN. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Role involves staying organized, maintaining current incident details, and following established response plans under direction from authorized personnel.