Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Response & Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; McBride (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Mcbrides, MI, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. This role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for particular assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch training or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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

911 Emergency Communications in Mcbrides, MI, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. This role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for particular assignments.