24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Cowiche (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Cowiche, WA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organizing information, adhering to response plans, and following directions from authorized personnel. Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio operations for effective dispatch and incident

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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 communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Cowiche, WA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organizing information, adhering to response plans, and following directions from authorized personnel. Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio operations for effective dispatch and incident