Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Bismarck Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Presque Isle, MI seeks Fire Dispatcher staff to coordinate incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans under supervisor direction. The position may involve shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with potential overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly 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

911 Emergency Communications in Presque Isle, MI seeks Fire Dispatcher staff to coordinate incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans under supervisor direction. The position may involve shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with potential overtime during major incidents.