Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Manton (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Manton, MI, seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire-service responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications. The role requires careful data entry, map interpretation, and the ability to follow established procedures across multiple shifts.

Dispatchers may work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents. Training and ongoing certifications may be required by the hiring agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved responses.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Computer literacy

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Manton, MI, seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire-service responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications. The role requires careful data entry, map interpretation, and the ability to follow established procedures across multiple shifts.

Dispatchers may work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents. Training and ongoing certifications may be required by the hiring agency.