Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Garden City (MI); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Resumo da oferta

County Emergency Communications in Garden City, MI seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires attention to data, maps, and accurate information entry, with schedules that may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualificações

• 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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conhecimentos

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Descrição da oferta de emprego

County Emergency Communications in Garden City, MI seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires attention to data, maps, and accurate information entry, with schedules that may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.