Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Marion (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Marion, MI is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain critical radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some roles may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Marion, MI is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain critical radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some roles may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.