Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Concrete (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Concrete, WA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert responding units, and monitor status across radio channels.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computers and data entry, and knowledge of fire dispatch procedures. Some roles may require fire dispatch or EMS training and certifications.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Concrete, WA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert responding units, and monitor status across radio channels.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computers and data entry, and knowledge of fire dispatch procedures. Some roles may require fire dispatch or EMS training and certifications.