Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Vermont; On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Washington are described for a public safety role coordinating fire responses. The position involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communication with responding crews from a Washington-based dispatch center.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accuracy, and adherence to response plans, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, and overtime as incidents demand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required for entry.
• Experience with computer systems and radio communications is favored.
• Some roles may require dispatch or fire communications training.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks for dispatch accuracy.
• 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 updates.

Skills

Organized information handling

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Washington are described for a public safety role coordinating fire responses. The position involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communication with responding crews from a Washington-based dispatch center.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accuracy, and adherence to response plans, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, and overtime as incidents demand.