Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hillsboro, Oregon seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazards. You'll receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role demands meticulous data handling, calm under pressure, and the ability to follow established response plans 24/7. Training may be provided; some postings require fire dispatch or EMS background. Shift work and overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• 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, 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Hillsboro, Oregon seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazards. You'll receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role demands meticulous data handling, calm under pressure, and the ability to follow established response plans 24/7. Training may be provided; some postings require fire dispatch or EMS background. Shift work and overtime may apply.