Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Honor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Honor, MI invites applications for Fire Dispatcher roles. This position involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and monitoring radio channels while coordinating with responding crews. Opportunities include overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; some postings may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training. Computer systems and maps proficiency are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical 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.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communications

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Honor, MI invites applications for Fire Dispatcher roles. This position involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and monitoring radio channels while coordinating with responding crews. Opportunities include overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; some postings may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training. Computer systems and maps proficiency are expected.