Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Touchet (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Touchet, WA, is seeking skilled Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses. The role requires handling incident data, confirming locations, communicating with responding units, and maintaining situational awareness across channels.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for some assignments; shifts can include overnight, weekends,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; training provided by some employers.
• 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.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Computer literacy

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Touchet, WA, is seeking skilled Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses. The role requires handling incident data, confirming locations, communicating with responding units, and maintaining situational awareness across channels.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for some assignments; shifts can include overnight, weekends,