24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Fulton Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Fulton, MI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate firefighting and emergency responses. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status across radio channels and units.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Training and certifications in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch may be required for certain postings.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction or seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for specific roles.

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

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Organizational skills

Procedural follow-through

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

EMD certification

Tools

Radio systems

CAD software

Maps and GIS usage

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Fulton, MI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate firefighting and emergency responses. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status across radio channels and units.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Training and certifications in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch may be required for certain postings.