Fire Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Communications Role

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Bangor Township (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bangor, MI seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio contact with responding crews, documenting critical information as plans evolve.

The role demands precise data entry, adherence to standard operating procedures, and ability to operate under pressure across various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for specific assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps and radio communication.

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

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Information management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bangor, MI seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio contact with responding crews, documenting critical information as plans evolve.

The role demands precise data entry, adherence to standard operating procedures, and ability to operate under pressure across various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.