Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Tokeland (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Tokeland, WA invites experienced Fire Dispatchers to join a critical public-safety team. The role involves receiving and documenting fires, rescues and hazards, verifying locations, and alerting units with approved assignments while maintaining clear radio communication.

Qualified applicants typically hold a high school diploma or equivalent; some positions require fire communications training or EMT-related coursework.

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.

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

Information handling

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Tokeland, WA invites experienced Fire Dispatchers to join a critical public-safety team. The role involves receiving and documenting fires, rescues and hazards, verifying locations, and alerting units with approved assignments while maintaining clear radio communication.

Qualified applicants typically hold a high school diploma or equivalent; some positions require fire communications training or EMT-related coursework.