Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Vermillion Township (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Vermillion, MN seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• 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.

Skills

Radio communications

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Vermillion, MN seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for specific assignments.