Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Cohoctah Township (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Cohoctah, MI, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This on-site role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and following established response plans. Training or certification in fire dispatch or EMS may be required; shifts include nights, weekends, overtime, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.
• Ability to operate computer systems and maps.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Record dispatch times and significant updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when needed.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Cohoctah, MI, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This on-site role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and following established response plans. Training or certification in fire dispatch or EMS may be required; shifts include nights, weekends, overtime, and