Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Overtime and shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Schoolcraft, MI to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accuracy in data entry, map reading, and calm, clear communication under pressure. Training and background checks are standard.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to undergo background checks and training.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatcher background preferred.

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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Schoolcraft, MI to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accuracy in data entry, map reading, and calm, clear communication under pressure. Training and background checks are standard.