Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Richville (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents in Richville, MI. The role involves receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS incident-management training for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication are important.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain 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

Information organization

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents in Richville, MI. The role involves receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS incident-management training for specific assignments.