Fire Dispatch Specialist – 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Ahmeek (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ahmeek, MI is seeking diligent Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert responders, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• 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.

Skills

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ahmeek, MI is seeking diligent Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert responders, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following response plans and directions from authorized personnel.