Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Grant (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Grant, MI seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, log information, and alert resources while maintaining clear radio communications.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio language. Some positions may require fire dispatch training or related coursework; shifts can include overnight hours and standby coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience with fire communications training preferred.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio comms.

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

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Mapping software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Grant, MI seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, log information, and alert resources while maintaining clear radio communications.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio language. Some positions may require fire dispatch training or related coursework; shifts can include overnight hours and standby coverage.