24/7 Fire Dispatcher – Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Durkee (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Durkee, OR seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, while maintaining incident details and radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans, with shifts including overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and added coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Durkee, OR seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, while maintaining incident details and radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans, with shifts including overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and added coverage during major incidents.