Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Vernonia (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Vernonia is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications. This role requires accurate data entry, map familiarity, and strict adherence to procedures.

You may work shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as incidents arise. A high school diploma is typically required; relevant training or certification is a plus;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential required.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Familiarity with maps and radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information; alert stations and dispatch apparatus.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Map literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Vernonia is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications. This role requires accurate data entry, map familiarity, and strict adherence to procedures.

You may work shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as incidents arise. A high school diploma is typically required; relevant training or certification is a plus;