Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Grand Portage (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Grand Portage, MN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role involves handling incident details, verifying locations, alerting units, and coordinating with agencies during emergencies; candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio procedures.

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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Grand Portage, MN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role involves handling incident details, verifying locations, alerting units, and coordinating with agencies during emergencies; candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio procedures.