Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Keller (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Keller, WA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, manage incident details, and maintain clear radio communications. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and stay in contact with responding crews.

Opportunities include shifts that may include overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and heavy incident coverage. A high school diploma is typically required, and dispatch training may be needed for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfort 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Keller, WA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, manage incident details, and maintain clear radio communications. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and stay in contact with responding crews.

Opportunities include shifts that may include overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and heavy incident coverage. A high school diploma is typically required, and dispatch training may be needed for specific assignments.