Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Ops & Growth

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Ilwaco (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in the United States seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews, while following established response plans.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and clear radio communication; candidates should be prepared for shift work including nights, weekends, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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.

Skills

Radio communication

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in the United States seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews, while following established response plans.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and clear radio communication; candidates should be prepared for shift work including nights, weekends, and