Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Prior Lake, MN seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. The role requires precise data handling and adherence to response plans.

Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments. Work may involve odd hours, weekends, and major incident coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification and/or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Strong ability to enter data accurately while maintaining situational awareness.

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 communication

Data entry accuracy

Multitasking

Disaster response coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Prior Lake, MN seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. The role requires precise data handling and adherence to response plans.

Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments. Work may involve odd hours, weekends, and major incident coverage as needed.