Fire Dispatch Specialist: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Okanogan (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Okanogan, WA seeks an organized Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, document incidents, and communicate with crews and stations. The role requires calm radio discipline and the ability to follow established procedures and handle high-stress situations.

The position may involve night, weekend, and overtime shifts, with training provided and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Okanogan, WA seeks an organized Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, document incidents, and communicate with crews and stations. The role requires calm radio discipline and the ability to follow established procedures and handle high-stress situations.

The position may involve night, weekend, and overtime shifts, with training provided and opportunities for professional development.