Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hudson, MI handles fire dispatch operations, coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies with clear radio communication and detailed incident documentation.

Dispatchers must organize information, verify locations, and follow approved response plans while adapting to shift schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certifications may be required depending on the assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain 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

Clear radio communication

Incident documentation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Maps

Computer systems basics

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Hudson, MI handles fire dispatch operations, coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies with clear radio communication and detailed incident documentation.

Dispatchers must organize information, verify locations, and follow approved response plans while adapting to shift schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certifications may be required depending on the assignment.