Montague Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Montague Township (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Montague, MI. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, relay critical information, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes accuracy, fast decision-making, and adherence to established response plans while staffing for all hours, including overnight and major incidents. A high school diploma is typically required, with on-the-job training available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some roles may require fire dispatch training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework 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

Skills

Radio communications

Attention to detail

Information management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Data entry

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Montague, MI. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, relay critical information, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes accuracy, fast decision-making, and adherence to established response plans while staffing for all hours, including overnight and major incidents. A high school diploma is typically required, with on-the-job training available.