Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Six Lakes (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Six Lakes, MI is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident information, assign units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews to ensure timely and accurate actions.

The role may require working irregular hours, including nights and holidays, to cover major incidents. A high school diploma is commonly required, and familiarity with computer systems and maps is important.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Six Lakes, MI is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident information, assign units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews to ensure timely and accurate actions.

The role may require working irregular hours, including nights and holidays, to cover major incidents. A high school diploma is commonly required, and familiarity with computer systems and maps is important.