Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Critical Communications Lead

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Drewsey (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Drewsey, Oregon is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews, following established response plans.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with schedules that may include overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is important.

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

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Drewsey, Oregon is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews, following established response plans.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with schedules that may include overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.