Fire Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Ithaca (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ithaca, MI is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and relay critical information to responding crews.

You will manage incident details, verify locations, monitor radio channels, and deploy resources according to established plans. A high school diploma plus dispatch training or certification is commonly required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Dispatch training or certification may be required by some employers.
• Experience with radio communications and operational protocols is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status; coordinate resources.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Tools

Computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems

Radio communication equipment

Maps and GIS

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ithaca, MI is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and relay critical information to responding crews.

You will manage incident details, verify locations, monitor radio channels, and deploy resources according to established plans. A high school diploma plus dispatch training or certification is commonly required.