Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Response & Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Silverton (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Silverton, Oregon, seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, relay critical information, and maintain clear radio communication during emergencies.

You will receive incident details, verify locations, and alert appropriate resources while following established procedures and directions from authorized personnel. Strong data entry, maps, and computer systems experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Good typing/data entry skills and map reading are essential.

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

Data entry

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Silverton, Oregon, seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, relay critical information, and maintain clear radio communication during emergencies.

You will receive incident details, verify locations, and alert appropriate resources while following established procedures and directions from authorized personnel. Strong data entry, maps, and computer systems experience are essential for success.