Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Crane Lake (MN); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Crane Lake, MN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical radio communications. Duties include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring unit status. Training in computer systems, data entry, and fire dispatch may be required.

This position supports 24/7 operations and may involve overtime. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with additional training available through

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some roles may require fire communications training.
• Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some postings.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Computer systems

Accurate data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Crane Lake, MN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical radio communications. Duties include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring unit status. Training in computer systems, data entry, and fire dispatch may be required.

This position supports 24/7 operations and may involve overtime. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with additional training available through