Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Shift overtime

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Hood River, Oregon is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate incident responses, verify locations, alert responding units, and maintain continuous radio communication during emergencies.

The role requires organized information handling, data entry accuracy, and the ability to follow established protocols, with staffing that may require overnight and weekend shifts in a high-demand public safety environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Ability to operate computer systems, perform accurate data entry, and utilize maps.
• Strong radio communication and listening skills are essential for dispatch responsibilities.

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

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Hood River, Oregon is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate incident responses, verify locations, alert responding units, and maintain continuous radio communication during emergencies.

The role requires organized information handling, data entry accuracy, and the ability to follow established protocols, with staffing that may require overnight and weekend shifts in a high-demand public safety environment.