Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Karlstad (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fire Dispatcher role in Karlstad, MN supports fire services by coordinating responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with some agencies preferring fire dispatch training or EMT coursework. You must be comfortable with computers, maps, data entry, and radio procedures, and be prepared for shift work,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments
• Comfort with computer systems, 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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Accurate data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Fire Dispatcher role in Karlstad, MN supports fire services by coordinating responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with some agencies preferring fire dispatch training or EMT coursework. You must be comfortable with computers, maps, data entry, and radio procedures, and be prepared for shift work,