Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications & Overtime

County Emergency Communications; Roseville (MI); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications invites applicants for Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Roseville, Michigan. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining incident details and radio communications as directed by supervising personnel.

Room for shifts that may include overnight hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents. A strong emphasis on accurate data handling and clear communications is required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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 particular assignments.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications invites applicants for Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Roseville, Michigan. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining incident details and radio communications as directed by supervising personnel.

Room for shifts that may include overnight hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents. A strong emphasis on accurate data handling and clear communications is required.