Fire Dispatch Specialist 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers for on-site roles in Eastlake, Michigan. You will manage incident information, coordinate with responding fire units, and maintain precise radio communications under demanding conditions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, and many postings require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training. Knowledge of computer systems and maps is advantageous, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain roles.
• Familiarity with maps, computer systems, and radio communication is important.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers for on-site roles in Eastlake, Michigan. You will manage incident information, coordinate with responding fire units, and maintain precise radio communications under demanding conditions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, and many postings require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training. Knowledge of computer systems and maps is advantageous, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and benefits.