Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Starbuck (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Starbuck, WA seeks experienced Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions while maintaining communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans; fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

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 or emergency medical dispatch training 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 systems

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Starbuck, WA seeks experienced Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions while maintaining communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans; fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.