Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Lakewood (WA); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in North Lakewood, WA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document details, alert stations, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Roles may require evening and overnight shifts, with overtime during major incidents. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, and dispatch-specific training or EMS dispatch experience may be preferred for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be preferred for certain postings.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in North Lakewood, WA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document details, alert stations, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Roles may require evening and overnight shifts, with overtime during major incidents. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, and dispatch-specific training or EMS dispatch experience may be preferred for