Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Lakeview (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lakeview, Michigan is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires careful information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established plans and directions from supervisors.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some positions.

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 equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lakeview, Michigan is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires careful information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established plans and directions from supervisors.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training.