Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Eltopia (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Washington state seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. The role requires careful information handling, situational awareness, and adherence to established response plans.

Typical candidates have a high school diploma or GED, with some postings requiring fire communications training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED typically required.
• Fire communications training may be required for certain postings.

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
• 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 Washington state seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. The role requires careful information handling, situational awareness, and adherence to established response plans.

Typical candidates have a high school diploma or GED, with some postings requiring fire communications training.