Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Berkley (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Berkley, MI is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, dispatch apparatus, and monitor status across channels.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication; relevant fire dispatch training or certifications may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Data entry

Maps navigation

Clear thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch training

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Berkley, MI is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, dispatch apparatus, and monitor status across channels.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication; relevant fire dispatch training or certifications may be required for certain assignments.