Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Houghton Lake Heights (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Houghton Lake Heights, MI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a central dispatch center.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current and follow approved response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

County Emergency Communications in Houghton Lake Heights, MI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a central dispatch center.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current and follow approved response plans and directions from authorized personnel.