Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Boardman is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazmat incidents, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be organized, able to handle information accurately, and follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is commonly required.
• Some employers seek dispatchers with fire communications training.
• 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 and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Fire dispatch certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Boardman is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazmat incidents, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be organized, able to handle information accurately, and follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.