Fire Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Communications Lead

911 Emergency Communications; Deerwood (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Deerwood, MN seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to expertly manage fire and rescue incident information. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert and dispatch units, and monitor ongoing operations via radio channels.

This role emphasizes precise data entry, adherence to procedures, and clear communication with responding crews. Some shifts may involve overnight and weekend coverage in a demanding emergency environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Deerwood, MN seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to expertly manage fire and rescue incident information. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert and dispatch units, and monitor ongoing operations via radio channels.

This role emphasizes precise data entry, adherence to procedures, and clear communication with responding crews. Some shifts may involve overnight and weekend coverage in a demanding emergency environment.