Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Urgent Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Christmas Valley (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers for Christmas Valley, OR. You will receive incident reports, coordinate resource assignments, and maintain radio liaison with responding units.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and documenting dispatch activities. Candidates should have strong data entry, maps, and radio communication skills; fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers for Christmas Valley, OR. You will receive incident reports, coordinate resource assignments, and maintain radio liaison with responding units.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and documenting dispatch activities. Candidates should have strong data entry, maps, and radio communication skills; fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required.