Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Communications Hero

County Emergency Communications; Forks (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Forks, WA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. The role requires precise information handling and clear radio communication, following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating mutual aid. A high school diploma and comfort with computers, maps, and data entry are commonly

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for some assignments.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Forks, WA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. The role requires precise information handling and clear radio communication, following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating mutual aid. A high school diploma and comfort with computers, maps, and data entry are commonly