Fire Communications Dispatcher: Crisis Response & Radio Ops

County Emergency Communications; Bay Port (MI); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Resumo da oferta

County Emergency Communications in Bay Port, MI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies from a centralized communications hub.

Dispatchers manage incident information, confirm locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications during incidents, including nights and weekends. A high school diploma and comfort with maps, data entry, and computer systems are typically required.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Maps

Formação académica

High school diploma

Ferramentas

Headset

Radio system

Descrição da oferta de emprego

County Emergency Communications in Bay Port, MI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies from a centralized communications hub.

Dispatchers manage incident information, confirm locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications during incidents, including nights and weekends. A high school diploma and comfort with maps, data entry, and computer systems are typically required.