Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Tahuya (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Washington State seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans under direction from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; some agencies may provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Strong communication

Data entry accuracy

Radio operations

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Washington State seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans under direction from authorized personnel.