Fire Dispatch Specialist: Calm Crisis Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Allyn (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Washington state seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role demands precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Flexibility is required for overnight shifts, weekends, and major incident surges.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maps

Radio systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Washington state seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role demands precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Flexibility is required for overnight shifts, weekends, and major incident surges.