Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Radio Communications

County Emergency Communications; Applegate (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Applegate, MI, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. This position requires precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

You may work varied shifts to cover all hours of operation. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring status, and coordinating resources.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience with fire dispatch training or related certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch units 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

Data entry

Radio communications

Attention to detail

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Applegate, MI, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. This position requires precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

You may work varied shifts to cover all hours of operation. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring status, and coordinating resources.