Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Bay Center (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bay Center, WA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communications.

This on-site role requires attention to detail, data entry accuracy, and the ability to work across shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide training.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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

Fire dispatch

Radio communication

Incident documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Public safety software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bay Center, WA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communications.

This on-site role requires attention to detail, data entry accuracy, and the ability to work across shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays during major incidents.