Fire Dispatch Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Washington; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified fire dispatchers for positions based in Baring, WA. Dispatchers coordinate fire responses, document incidents, and maintain communications with responding crews to ensure rapid, accurate actions.

These roles require detail orientation, strong radio discipline, and the ability to follow established procedures under pressure. Training may include fire dispatch, EMS dispatch, or incident-management coursework, with schedules that can include

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified fire dispatchers for positions based in Baring, WA. Dispatchers coordinate fire responses, document incidents, and maintain communications with responding crews to ensure rapid, accurate actions.

These roles require detail orientation, strong radio discipline, and the ability to follow established procedures under pressure. Training may include fire dispatch, EMS dispatch, or incident-management coursework, with schedules that can include