Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Critical Communications Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Curtis, MI seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies; they receive incident information and alert resources while maintaining communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical 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

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Curtis, MI seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies; they receive incident information and alert resources while maintaining communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans.