Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Kimberly (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher for Kimberly, Oregon. You will receive incident information, document details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and ability to follow established response plans, with potential night shifts and overtime during major incidents. Some postings mention dispatch training or related certification as preferred.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required or equivalent.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher for Kimberly, Oregon. You will receive incident information, document details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and ability to follow established response plans, with potential night shifts and overtime during major incidents. Some postings mention dispatch training or related certification as preferred.