Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Ardenvoir (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ardenvoir, WA is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Opportunities may require shifts that include overnight, weekends, and holidays to ensure around-the-clock coverage during major incidents. Training and certification requirements may vary by assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent often required.
• Fire dispatch training or certifications may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved response plans.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status, updating incident information.
• Coordinate resources and mutual-aid communications as needed.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ardenvoir, WA is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Opportunities may require shifts that include overnight, weekends, and holidays to ensure around-the-clock coverage during major incidents. Training and certification requirements may vary by assignment.