Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Coordinator

County Emergency Communications; Talmoon (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Talmoon, MN seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and supervising personnel instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS training may be required for certain postings.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Talmoon, MN seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and supervising personnel instructions.