Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications & Growth

County Emergency Communications; Warren (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers for West Warren, MA. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications during emergencies. The role requires precision, calm under pressure, and strict adherence to response plans.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and knowledge of radio protocols. Training and certification may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• High school diploma or GED typically required; on-the-job instruction may be provided.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers for West Warren, MA. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications during emergencies. The role requires precision, calm under pressure, and strict adherence to response plans.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and knowledge of radio protocols. Training and certification may be required for certain assignments.