Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Centralia, WA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and following established response plans under supervision. Shifts may include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for some assignments.
• Experience with computer systems and radio communication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Radio communication

Crisis management

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch certification

Tools

Radio console software

CAD systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Centralia, WA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and following established response plans under supervision. Shifts may include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.