Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Saranac (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Saranac, MI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications.

Successful candidates typically have a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training. The role may include overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts, with ongoing training and certification maintenance.

Qualifications

• Clear radio communication and organized information handling.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Maps literacy and readiness for ongoing training/certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and significant updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Saranac, MI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications.

Successful candidates typically have a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training. The role may include overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts, with ongoing training and certification maintenance.