Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Shifts & Resources

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in McBain, MI is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire and rescue responses, manage incident information, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews. The role requires vigilance, accurate data handling, and the ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Training in fire dispatch and emergency medical dispatch may be required; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in McBain, MI is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire and rescue responses, manage incident information, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews. The role requires vigilance, accurate data handling, and the ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Training in fire dispatch and emergency medical dispatch may be required; background checks apply.