Critical Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Coordination

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Medina, WA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must follow established plans and directions from authorized personnel while staying available for all shifts, including nights,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.
• Strong computer skills, 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Medina, WA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must follow established plans and directions from authorized personnel while staying available for all shifts, including nights,