Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Wapato (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Washington’s Wapato area seeks experienced fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be proficient with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training 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 units 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Washington’s Wapato area seeks experienced fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be proficient with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain