Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Critical Incident Coordinator

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Saranac (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Saranac, MI, is seeking an on-site Fire Dispatcher. The role involves coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, while maintaining radio communications and incident records.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch or EMS training is preferred for certain assignments. The job may require shift work, overtime, and adherence to established procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Saranac, MI, is seeking an on-site Fire Dispatcher. The role involves coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, while maintaining radio communications and incident records.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch or EMS training is preferred for certain assignments. The job may require shift work, overtime, and adherence to established procedures.