Emergency Fire Dispatch Coordinator

County Emergency Communications; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hope, MN seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor multiple radio channels to ensure timely responses.

This role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and excellent communication under pressure. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and established procedures for dispatch and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is important.

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.

Skills

Radio communication

Information handling

Data entry accuracy

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Hope, MN seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor multiple radio channels to ensure timely responses.

This role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and excellent communication under pressure. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and established procedures for dispatch and