Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Pointe Aux Pins (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications invites applications for Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Pointe Aux Pins, MI. The role focuses on receiving incident reports, verifying locations, and coordinating discharge of fire units with precise radio communications.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch certification. Training is provided; ongoing certification and shifts, including nights and holidays, are common requirements.

Qualifications

• Entry-level roles may be available with on-the-job training.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT dispatch training may be required for specific assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry is essential.

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

Computer systems

Accurate data entry

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training or certification

Tools

GIS

Job description

County Emergency Communications invites applications for Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Pointe Aux Pins, MI. The role focuses on receiving incident reports, verifying locations, and coordinating discharge of fire units with precise radio communications.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch certification. Training is provided; ongoing certification and shifts, including nights and holidays, are common requirements.