Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Emily (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Emily, MN seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and may be required to complete fire dispatch training or incident-management coursework. Roles may involve shift work including nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential
• Fire 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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Emily, MN seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and may be required to complete fire dispatch training or incident-management coursework. Roles may involve shift work including nights, weekends, and overtime.