Emergency Fire Communications Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Paterson (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Paterson, WA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will handle incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires precise data handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work the assigned shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some 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.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Paterson, WA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will handle incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires precise data handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work the assigned shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.