Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Response

County Emergency Communications; Wilbur (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Wilbur, Washington seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications for fire services. The role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans; incumbents may work varied shifts including nights.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations 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.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Information management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Wilbur, Washington seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications for fire services. The role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans; incumbents may work varied shifts including nights.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations.