Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Response

911 Emergency Communications; Ashford (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Ashford, WA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. The role requires organizing incident data, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Work may include overnight and weekend coverage in a 24/7 environment. Dispatchers must handle computer systems, maps, and radio communications with accuracy and situational awareness.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Ashford, WA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. The role requires organizing incident data, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Work may include overnight and weekend coverage in a 24/7 environment. Dispatchers must handle computer systems, maps, and radio communications with accuracy and situational awareness.