Fire Dispatch Specialist—24/7 Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Three Oaks (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Three Oaks, MI seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews, while following established response plans.

The role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime, depending on incident demand.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Three Oaks, MI seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews, while following established response plans.

The role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime, depending on incident demand.