Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Shifts + Growth & Benefits

911 Emergency Communications; Ionia (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Ionia, MI seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. You will manage incident information, alert resources, and stay aligned with response plans.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong data entry and radio skills, and the ability to follow established procedures. Shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays is common in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong data-entry and radio communication skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Record dispatch times and movements.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications.
• Maintain incident updates.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Ionia, MI seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. You will manage incident information, alert resources, and stay aligned with response plans.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong data entry and radio skills, and the ability to follow established procedures. Shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays is common in this role.