Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Lead

County Emergency Communications; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Oscoda, Michigan is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans while staying available for shifts during emergencies.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring channels, and recording updates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Oscoda, Michigan is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans while staying available for shifts during emergencies.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring channels, and recording updates.