Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Response

County Emergency Communications; Saint Louis (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Saint Louis, MI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent; some roles require fire dispatch or EMS training. Shifts may include overnights, weekends, and holidays to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, EMS training, or incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and risks; alert stations and dispatch apparatus.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status; relay information to responders.
• Process requests for additional resources and coordinate mutual-aid communications.
• Record dispatch times, movements, and significant incident updates.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Saint Louis, MI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent; some roles require fire dispatch or EMS training. Shifts may include overnights, weekends, and holidays to cover major incidents.