Fire Communications Dispatcher — Save Lives in Emergencies

County Emergency Communications; Cle Elum (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Washington state seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor radio channels to support responders.

This on-site role requires strong data entry, maps proficiency, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights and holidays. Fire dispatch training or EMT coursework may be required for some assignments, with benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED typically required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT training 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

County Emergency Communications in Washington state seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor radio channels to support responders.

This on-site role requires strong data entry, maps proficiency, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights and holidays. Fire dispatch training or EMT coursework may be required for some assignments, with benefits