Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Port Hadlock (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Port Hadlock, WA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; on-the-job training possible.
• Ability to operate dispatch software and radio systems with accuracy.
• Strong data-entry skills and attention to detail essential.

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

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Mapping software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Port Hadlock, WA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for specific assignments.