Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Houghton Lake (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

The 911 Emergency Communications center in Houghton Lake is inviting applications for Fire Dispatcher roles. You will coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be organized, detail oriented, and able to follow established response plans. The job requires working shifts that can include overnights, weekends, holidays, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Fire dispatch certification may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications is important.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and risks, alert stations, and dispatch units.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned, and record dispatch times.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Job description

The 911 Emergency Communications center in Houghton Lake is inviting applications for Fire Dispatcher roles. You will coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be organized, detail oriented, and able to follow established response plans. The job requires working shifts that can include overnights, weekends, holidays, and