Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Lake Stevens (WA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

911 Emergency Communications in Lake Stevens, WA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Qualified applicants understand radio protocols, data entry, maps, and computer systems; some roles may require fire dispatch certification or EMS training. Overtime and shift coverage are common.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required; some roles may require fire communications training.
• Ability to work with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management training may be required for particular assignments.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Data entry

Computer systems familiarity

Maps proficiency

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

911 Emergency Communications in Lake Stevens, WA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Qualified applicants understand radio protocols, data entry, maps, and computer systems; some roles may require fire dispatch certification or EMS training. Overtime and shift coverage are common.