Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Ashby (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Ashby, MN seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazards. You will receive incident information, document details, and alert appropriate resources while maintaining communication with responding crews.

Strong organization, clear radio communication, and accurate data entry are essential. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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.

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

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Ashby, MN seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazards. You will receive incident information, document details, and alert appropriate resources while maintaining communication with responding crews.

Strong organization, clear radio communication, and accurate data entry are essential. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for