Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Alanson (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Alanson, MI is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. This role requires precise data handling and clear radio communication to maintain incident details and follow established response plans.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring unit status. Entry requirements include a high school diploma or GED, with dispatch training or EMS dispatch

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

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.

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Alanson, MI is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. This role requires precise data handling and clear radio communication to maintain incident details and follow established response plans.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring unit status. Entry requirements include a high school diploma or GED, with dispatch training or EMS dispatch