Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Byron (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee support

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Byron, MN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews, following established response plans.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to keep incident details current during major incidents, including overnight and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Clear radio communication and accurate data entry are essential.
• Ability to handle maps and computer systems.
• Calm under pressure and able to follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit availability.
• Record dispatch times and incident updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Byron, MN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews, following established response plans.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to keep incident details current during major incidents, including overnight and weekend shifts.