24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Anatone (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents in Anatone, WA. The role involves organizing incident information, maintaining communications, and following established response plans.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED; familiarity with computer systems, data entry, maps and radio communications. Training in fire dispatch and related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents in Anatone, WA. The role involves organizing incident information, maintaining communications, and following established response plans.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED; familiarity with computer systems, data entry, maps and radio communications. Training in fire dispatch and related coursework may be required for certain assignments.