24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist - Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Palmyra Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Palmyra, Michigan seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong organizational skills, precise data entry, maps literacy, and adherence to established response plans. Odd hours, weekends, holidays, overtime, and major incidents may require staffing.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch training (certifications)

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Palmyra, Michigan seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong organizational skills, precise data entry, maps literacy, and adherence to established response plans. Odd hours, weekends, holidays, overtime, and major incidents may require staffing.