24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist – Otsego, MI

County Emergency Communications; Otsego Township (MI); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

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Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Otsego, MI seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear communications with responding crews. The role demands organized information handling, precise data entry, and proficient use of radio and computer systems.

Responsibilities include receiving and documenting incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating mutual-aid when needed.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED commonly required for the role.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Computer literacy

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Radio systems

Maps

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Otsego, MI seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear communications with responding crews. The role demands organized information handling, precise data entry, and proficient use of radio and computer systems.

Responsibilities include receiving and documenting incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating mutual-aid when needed.