Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Navigator

County Emergency Communications; Cedar (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Cedar, MN seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to join the team coordinating responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires precise data entry, maps familiarity, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch positions may require night shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency.
• Fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when needed.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Cedar, MN seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to join the team coordinating responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires precise data entry, maps familiarity, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch positions may require night shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.