Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Hillsdale (MI); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 68 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Resumo da oferta

County Emergency Communications in Hillsdale, MI is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will handle incident information, maintain communications with responding crews, and follow established response plans with authority directions.

The role requires accurate data entry, map literacy, and proficient radio communication, with dispatch certifications or EMS dispatch training potentially required for certain assignments.

Qualificações

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Experience in fire communications training is preferred for some positions.

Responsabilidades

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions
• Verify incident locations and access information, and assess reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and incident updates

Conhecimentos

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Emergency dispatch

Formação académica

High School Diploma

Ferramentas

Dispatch software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

County Emergency Communications in Hillsdale, MI is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will handle incident information, maintain communications with responding crews, and follow established response plans with authority directions.

The role requires accurate data entry, map literacy, and proficient radio communication, with dispatch certifications or EMS dispatch training potentially required for certain assignments.