Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers in The Dalles, OR. The role involves receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining clear, accurate communications with responding crews.

Required are a high school diploma or GED and strong computer/data-entry skills. Dispatch certification may be needed for specialized assignments; comfort with maps and radio operations is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers in The Dalles, OR. The role involves receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining clear, accurate communications with responding crews.

Required are a high school diploma or GED and strong computer/data-entry skills. Dispatch certification may be needed for specialized assignments; comfort with maps and radio operations is essential.