Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Ops, Overtime & Benefits

County Emergency Communications; Eagle Bend (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Eagle Bend, MN is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. They receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must stay current on incident details, follow approved response plans, and be prepared for all hours, including

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, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Eagle Bend, MN is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. They receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must stay current on incident details, follow approved response plans, and be prepared for all hours, including