Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Freeborn, MN seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews to ensure rapid, accurate actions.

A high school diploma is commonly required; candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Freeborn, MN seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews to ensure rapid, accurate actions.

A high school diploma is commonly required; candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio procedures.