Fire Dispatcher — Critical Incident Communications (Overtime Eligible)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Barrett (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Barrett, MN, seeks diligent Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain ongoing radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes precise data entry, incident documentation, and adherence to approved procedures. Dispatchers may work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided by employer
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication
• Fire dispatch certification or related 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

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Barrett, MN, seeks diligent Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain ongoing radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes precise data entry, incident documentation, and adherence to approved procedures. Dispatchers may work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage.