Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Lismore (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Employee-support services

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lismore, MN, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, document reports, and maintain clear radio communication during emergencies. Responsibilities include alerting resources, verifying incident details, and coordinating mutual aid as needed.

The role may require overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime, with emphasis on accurate data entry and adherence to procedures under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communication is important.

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

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Computer literacy

Maps and data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio communications equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lismore, MN, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, document reports, and maintain clear radio communication during emergencies. Responsibilities include alerting resources, verifying incident details, and coordinating mutual aid as needed.

The role may require overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime, with emphasis on accurate data entry and adherence to procedures under pressure.