Fire Dispatch: Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Kent, WA, seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain ongoing radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• Requires organized information handling and clear radio communication.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Kent, WA, seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain ongoing radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training for certain assignments.