Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Index (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from its Index, WA base. You will handle incident details, alert crews, and maintain clear radio communications while adhering to established response plans.

This role requires comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio procedures. The position may involve shift work, overnight hours, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Computer systems proficiency

Accurate data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from its Index, WA base. You will handle incident details, alert crews, and maintain clear radio communications while adhering to established response plans.

This role requires comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio procedures. The position may involve shift work, overnight hours, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.