Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Quilcene, WA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor ongoing communications to ensure rapid, accurate responses.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong data-entry skills, and comfort with radio systems. Training and certification requirements vary by agency and assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain 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

Accurate data entry

Map reading

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Quilcene, WA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor ongoing communications to ensure rapid, accurate responses.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong data-entry skills, and comfort with radio systems. Training and certification requirements vary by agency and assignment.