Fire Dispatch Specialist: Emergency Response Coordinator

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers in Tualatin, OR. The role involves receiving incident reports, coordinating station dispatch, and maintaining critical communications with responding crews to ensure timely and safe emergency responses.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems and radio operations, and may require fire dispatch training or certification depending on assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain 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

Communication

Data entry

Radio operations

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers in Tualatin, OR. The role involves receiving incident reports, coordinating station dispatch, and maintaining critical communications with responding crews to ensure timely and safe emergency responses.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems and radio operations, and may require fire dispatch training or certification depending on assignments.