Fire Dispatch Specialist — Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Kennedy (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime/shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Kennedy, MN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will handle incident information, alert resources, and communicate with responding crews from a dispatch workstation.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to procedures. Evening and overnight shifts and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with fire dispatch or emergency communications helpful.
• Ability to operate computer systems and maps accurately.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident updates.
• 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 and unit movements during incidents.

Skills

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Kennedy, MN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will handle incident information, alert resources, and communicate with responding crews from a dispatch workstation.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to procedures. Evening and overnight shifts and overtime may be required.