Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Oakesdale (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Oakesdale, WA is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate and communicate during emergencies. The role involves receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and maintaining incident status across radio channels.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and are comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Some assignments may require fire dispatch or EMS training and certifications.

Qualifications

• Requires organized information handling and clear radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some 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

Organizational skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio communications systems

Maps

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Oakesdale, WA is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate and communicate during emergencies. The role involves receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and maintaining incident status across radio channels.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and are comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Some assignments may require fire dispatch or EMS training and certifications.