Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Coordination Pro

County Emergency Communications; Montgomery (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Montgomery, MN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, maintain incident details, and ensure clear radio communications. The role requires strong organization, data accuracy, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps; fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some assignments, and shifts can include overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry‑level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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

Clear radio comms

Accurate data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Montgomery, MN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, maintain incident details, and ensure clear radio communications. The role requires strong organization, data accuracy, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps; fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some assignments, and shifts can include overnight, weekends, and holidays.