Emergency Fire Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Alba (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Alba, MI seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Alba, MI seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.