24/7 Fire Dispatcher - Critical Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Brewster (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Brewster, WA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses and maintain critical incident communications. The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio procedures to support responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating mutual-aid resources.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Computer systems

Data entry

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Brewster, WA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses and maintain critical incident communications. The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio procedures to support responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating mutual-aid resources.