Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Riverdale (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans while following directions from authorized personnel. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job or training may be provided.
• Requires accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication skills.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some roles.

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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

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

Role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans while following directions from authorized personnel. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.