Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Incident Coordination & Radio Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Adna (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Adna, WA seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will process reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status while maintaining clear communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and strong radio communication. Some assignments may require dispatching with certifications or EMS coordination.

Qualifications

• Requires accurate data entry and clear radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Familiarity with maps and incident information handling is preferred.

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

Organizational skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Adna, WA seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will process reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status while maintaining clear communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and strong radio communication. Some assignments may require dispatching with certifications or EMS coordination.