Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Ghent (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ghent, MN is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must be organized, accurate with data entry, and capable of working with computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Jobs may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Experience with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Familiarity with 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

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ghent, MN is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must be organized, accurate with data entry, and capable of working with computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Jobs may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.