Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Clearwater Township (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Clearwater, MN seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, monitor status, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role involves shift work including overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Candidates should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMT training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Experience 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.

Skills

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Clearwater, MN seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, monitor status, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role involves shift work including overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Candidates should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMT training.