Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Grand Junction (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

County Emergency Communications in Grand Junction, MI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and familiarity with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio protocols. Certification such as fire dispatch or EMT may be required for specific roles.

Qualifications

• A 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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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 Grand Junction, MI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and familiarity with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio protocols. Certification such as fire dispatch or EMT may be required for specific roles.