Fire Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Irons (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Irons, MI seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate and document emergency responses. You will handle incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status across multiple units, ensuring accurate records and rapid communication with responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma; dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for specific assignments. Shift coverage includes nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some 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

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification (preferred)

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Irons, MI seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate and document emergency responses. You will handle incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status across multiple units, ensuring accurate records and rapid communication with responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma; dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for specific assignments. Shift coverage includes nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.