Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications & Response

911 Emergency Communications; Roosevelt (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Roosevelt, MN is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions while maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication, and be prepared for schedules that may include overnights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some employers require fire communications training or certifications.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• 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 communications

Data entry

Information organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Roosevelt, MN is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions while maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication, and be prepared for schedules that may include overnights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.