Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Emergency Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Avoca (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Avoca, MN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications during fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert appropriate units, and monitor ongoing operations from a dedicated dispatch workstation.

This role requires strong radio communication, accurate data entry, and the ability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends and holidays to support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved 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 updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Avoca, MN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications during fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert appropriate units, and monitor ongoing operations from a dedicated dispatch workstation.

This role requires strong radio communication, accurate data entry, and the ability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends and holidays to support