Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications (Colfax)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Colfax (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Colfax, WA invites qualified applicants to join our fire dispatch team. This role supports incident coordination, messaging, and resource deployment from a centralized communications center.

You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, monitor radios, and document updates while adhering to established procedures and safety protocols. A high school diploma is typically required; on-the-job and certification training may be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some roles offer entry-level training.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Organization

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Colfax, WA invites qualified applicants to join our fire dispatch team. This role supports incident coordination, messaging, and resource deployment from a centralized communications center.

You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, monitor radios, and document updates while adhering to established procedures and safety protocols. A high school diploma is typically required; on-the-job and certification training may be provided.