24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Kettle Falls (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Kettle Falls, WA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires careful information handling, adherence to procedures, and the ability to operate radios, computers, and mapping tools in a fast-paced environment. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Dispatch experience or fire communications training preferred.
• Ability to operate computer systems, maps, and radio communication equipment.

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

Communication

Data entry

Radio comms

Map reading

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Kettle Falls, WA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires careful information handling, adherence to procedures, and the ability to operate radios, computers, and mapping tools in a fast-paced environment. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.