Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Summerville (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Summerville, OR seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role involves working with computer systems, maps, and radio communications, following established response plans, and staying flexible for overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts as incidents require.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with data entry and using computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Summerville, OR seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role involves working with computer systems, maps, and radio communications, following established response plans, and staying flexible for overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts as incidents require.