Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Rochester, MI seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, maintain communications with responding crews, and document details in compliant systems.

Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments; schedules can include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Rochester, MI seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, maintain communications with responding crews, and document details in compliant systems.

Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments; schedules can include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime.