Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Coos Bay, OR is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This full-time role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and calm, clear communication at all hours. Candidates should be prepared for overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch 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.

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Coos Bay, OR is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This full-time role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and calm, clear communication at all hours. Candidates should be prepared for overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.