Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Public Safety Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lake Linden (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lake Linden, MI, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to incidents, alert units, and maintain clear radio communication. This role requires organized information handling and adherence to response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some roles may require fire dispatch training.
• Experience with computer systems, data entry accuracy, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for specific assignments.

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

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lake Linden, MI, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to incidents, alert units, and maintain clear radio communication. This role requires organized information handling and adherence to response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training.