Mission-Critical Fire Dispatcher (24/7 Shifts)

County Emergency Communications; Grey Eagle (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Grey Eagle, MN seeks Fire Dispatcher specialists to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio procedures, with dispatch

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some dispatch training preferred.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication essential.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus 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 incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Computer literacy

Maps proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Grey Eagle, MN seeks Fire Dispatcher specialists to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio procedures, with dispatch