Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Indianola (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Indianola, WA-based Fire Dispatcher opportunities involve coordinating fire service responses, documenting incidents, and maintaining radio contact with responding crews. The role requires strict adherence to established procedures and effective information handling.

Fire dispatch may involve on-call hours, overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime to cover major incidents. A high school diploma and computer literacy are commonly required, with certification training potentially necessary for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems and data entry.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Indianola, WA-based Fire Dispatcher opportunities involve coordinating fire service responses, documenting incidents, and maintaining radio contact with responding crews. The role requires strict adherence to established procedures and effective information handling.

Fire dispatch may involve on-call hours, overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime to cover major incidents. A high school diploma and computer literacy are commonly required, with certification training potentially necessary for