Fire Communications Dispatcher — Flexible Shifts & Overtime

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; LaSalle Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in La Salle, MI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, verify locations, and prepare resources for immediate response.

This role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must maintain current incident details while following established plans and directions

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate 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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in La Salle, MI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, verify locations, and prepare resources for immediate response.

This role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must maintain current incident details while following established plans and directions