Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Homer (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Homer, MI seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans, with staffing at all hours including overnight and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Homer, MI seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans, with staffing at all hours including overnight and weekends as needed.