Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications (Clarksville)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Clarksville (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Clarksville, MI seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescue incidents and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires calm, organized data handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to input details accurately. Must be ready to work varied shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays, with overtime during major

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some postings may require fire dispatch training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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 updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Clarksville, MI seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescue incidents and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires calm, organized data handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to input details accurately. Must be ready to work varied shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays, with overtime during major