Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Ops, Training & Benefits

911 Emergency Communications; Canton Township (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Canton, MN. You will receive incident details, document reports, and coordinate with fire units using approved response assignments.

This role requires strong information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to work varied shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates should have a high school diploma; some positions may require fire dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident management coursework may be required for some 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

911 Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Canton, MN. You will receive incident details, document reports, and coordinate with fire units using approved response assignments.

This role requires strong information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to work varied shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates should have a high school diploma; some positions may require fire dispatch training.