Fire Dispatch Operator: Coordinate Emergencies & Resources

County Emergency Communications; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Gardiner, Oregon seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, manage incident information, and maintain clear radio communications across responding units.

You will receive reports, verify locations, alert appropriate stations, monitor channels, and document dispatch times while adhering to established protocols; flexible shifts and ongoing training are available.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication is essential.

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.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch training/certification

Tools

Dispatch software

Maps

Radio systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Gardiner, Oregon seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, manage incident information, and maintain clear radio communications across responding units.

You will receive reports, verify locations, alert appropriate stations, monitor channels, and document dispatch times while adhering to established protocols; flexible shifts and ongoing training are available.