Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Centreville (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Centreville, MI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with crews on scene.

The role requires strong organizational skills, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Work may involve overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays depending on incident load.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, 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 communication

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Map-reading

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Centreville, MI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with crews on scene.

The role requires strong organizational skills, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Work may involve overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays depending on incident load.