Critical Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Union Star (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Job summary

North Star Fire Department in North Star, MI is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Employees may work various shifts, including overnight, weekends and holidays; training and certifications may be required. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; insurance and retirement programs may be offered depending on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

North Star Fire Department in North Star, MI is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Employees may work various shifts, including overnight, weekends and holidays; training and certifications may be required. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; insurance and retirement programs may be offered depending on