Fire Dispatch & Emergency Communications Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Michigamme Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Michigan is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies from a busy dispatch center in Michigamme, MI. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, monitor radio channels, and document updates.

A high school diploma is required; prior fire communications training or EMT dispatch credentials may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience with radio communications is preferred.
• Ability to type and enter data accurately.

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

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Michigan is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies from a busy dispatch center in Michigamme, MI. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, monitor radio channels, and document updates.

A high school diploma is required; prior fire communications training or EMT dispatch credentials may be needed.