Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Jamestown (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Jamestown, MI seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, data entry, maps, and radio communication following established response plans. Shifts may include overnights, weekends, and holidays; overtime and extra coverage during major incidents may

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Jamestown, MI seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, data entry, maps, and radio communication following established response plans. Shifts may include overnights, weekends, and holidays; overtime and extra coverage during major incidents may