Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Stambaugh Township (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Stambaugh, MI seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a fixed dispatch center.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMS coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.

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

911 Emergency Communications in Stambaugh, MI seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a fixed dispatch center.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMS coursework.