Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Harbert, MI recruits Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire and rescue responses, verify locations, and maintain liaison with responding crews. The role emphasizes organized information handling and precise radio communication while adhering to established plans and supervisor directions.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and fire dispatch protocols.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Harbert, MI recruits Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire and rescue responses, verify locations, and maintain liaison with responding crews. The role emphasizes organized information handling and precise radio communication while adhering to established plans and supervisor directions.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and fire dispatch protocols.