Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Hope (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to incidents and maintain critical communications with responding crews. The role requires organization in handling incident information, adherence to response plans, and clear radio communication with field units.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and data entry. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain assignments, reflecting the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Clear radio communication

Computer literacy

Accurate data entry

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to incidents and maintain critical communications with responding crews. The role requires organization in handling incident information, adherence to response plans, and clear radio communication with field units.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and data entry. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain assignments, reflecting the