Vital Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Goodrich (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Goodrich, MI is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communication with responding crews. This role emphasizes precise data entry, radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans, with opportunities for professional development.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Comfort with computer systems and data entry.
• Fire dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Communication

Radio procedures

Data entry

Maps reading

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Goodrich, MI is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communication with responding crews. This role emphasizes precise data entry, radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans, with opportunities for professional development.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio equipment.