Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher in Royal Oak, MI to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear communications with responding crews. This role requires meticulous information handling and adherence to established procedures.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be proficient with computer systems and maps, and may need fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• Requires organized information handling and clear radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher in Royal Oak, MI to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear communications with responding crews. This role requires meticulous information handling and adherence to established procedures.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be proficient with computer systems and maps, and may need fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training for specific assignments.