Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Communications & Training

County Emergency Communications; South Rockwood (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in South Rockwood, MI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, and some roles may require fire dispatch training or related certifications. The position involves working in a fast-paced environment with rotating shifts and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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 GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in South Rockwood, MI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, and some roles may require fire dispatch training or related certifications. The position involves working in a fast-paced environment with rotating shifts and potential overtime.