Emergency Fire Dispatcher, 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; New Troy (MI); In loco; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in New Troy, MI is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies, maintain incident details, and communicate with responding crews to ensure effective resource deployment.

The role may require shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, with dispatch training or EMS coursework as a plus.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction.

Mansioni

• 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

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Computer systems familiarity

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in New Troy, MI is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies, maintain incident details, and communicate with responding crews to ensure effective resource deployment.

The role may require shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, with dispatch training or EMS coursework as a plus.