Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; La Crosse (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Lacrosse, WA. The role involves receiving and documenting emergency reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring multiple radio channels to manage incident status.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, training in fire/EMS dispatch, and comfort with computers, data entry, and maps. This on-site position supports round-the-clock operations and requires readiness for shift work.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.
• Process resource requests following established procedures.
• Maintain incident details and stay aligned with response plans.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio communication systems

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Lacrosse, WA. The role involves receiving and documenting emergency reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring multiple radio channels to manage incident status.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, training in fire/EMS dispatch, and comfort with computers, data entry, and maps. This on-site position supports round-the-clock operations and requires readiness for shift work.