Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Calls & Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Selma (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Selma, Oregon is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. The role requires handling incident information, coordinating responses, and maintaining clear radio communications throughout emergencies.

Fire dispatchers must document reports, verify locations, and alert units while following established response plans. Candidates typically need a high school diploma, plus fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

EMD training

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Selma, Oregon is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. The role requires handling incident information, coordinating responses, and maintaining clear radio communications throughout emergencies.

Fire dispatchers must document reports, verify locations, and alert units while following established response plans. Candidates typically need a high school diploma, plus fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training where applicable.