Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Coordination (Ellensburg)

911 Emergency Communications; Ellensburg (WA); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime and shift premiums

Descripción de la vacante

911 Emergency Communications in Ellensburg, WA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. Duties include documenting reports, alerting stations, and monitoring incident status from a dedicated communications workstation.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems, and able to maintain accurate incident records. Shift coverage may include nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on staffing needs.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Organized information handling

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

911 Emergency Communications in Ellensburg, WA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. Duties include documenting reports, alerting stations, and monitoring incident status from a dedicated communications workstation.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems, and able to maintain accurate incident records. Shift coverage may include nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on staffing needs.