Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Walkerville, MI is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and communicate with responding units. This role requires meticulous record-keeping and calm decision-making under pressure.

Fire dispatch positions may require shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should have a high school diploma and comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong data-entry and computer skills.
• Good map reading and radio communication abilities.

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
• 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 communications

Data entry

Maps reading

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Walkerville, MI is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and communicate with responding units. This role requires meticulous record-keeping and calm decision-making under pressure.

Fire dispatch positions may require shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should have a high school diploma and comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.