Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Woodland (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Woodland, WA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and ability to work flexible shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification as required by the agency may be provided.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Woodland, WA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and ability to work flexible shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification as required by the agency may be provided.