Fire Dispatcher — Rapid Incident Coordination & Radio Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Hamilton (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Hamilton, WA is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, map verification, and clear radio communication as you relay critical information to responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training. Work may include overnight shifts and flexible coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• Requires organized information handling and clear radio communication.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Communication skills

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Hamilton, WA is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, map verification, and clear radio communication as you relay critical information to responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training. Work may include overnight shifts and flexible coverage during major incidents.