Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Almira (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Almira, WA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

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

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 communications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Almira, WA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.