Fire Dispatcher: Critical Communications & Overtime

911 Emergency Communications; Royalton (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Royalton, MN seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training 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.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Information management

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Maps & GIS

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Royalton, MN seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.