Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Vida (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Vida, Oregon seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate and document emergency response activities. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert appropriate units, and monitor status across radio channels.

The role involves non-routine hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with dispatch or EMS training being a plus.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency management coursework may be required for certain 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.

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Vida, Oregon seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate and document emergency response activities. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert appropriate units, and monitor status across radio channels.

The role involves non-routine hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with dispatch or EMS training being a plus.