Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Public Safety Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Wellston (MI); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Wellston, MI, is seeking fire dispatchers. Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescue incidents, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services.

They receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews. This role may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.

Qualifikationen

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Aufgaben

• 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

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Wellston, MI, is seeking fire dispatchers. Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescue incidents, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services.

They receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews. This role may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.