Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lacey, WA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, clear radio communication, and accurate data entry. Familiarity with maps and dispatch software is essential, and shifts may include overnights, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lacey, WA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, clear radio communication, and accurate data entry. Familiarity with maps and dispatch software is essential, and shifts may include overnights, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.