24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Coordinate Life-Saving Responses

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Comstock, MI is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established procedures. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some firms offer entry-level training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training 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 GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Comstock, MI is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established procedures. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications.