Fire Dispatcher: Real-Time Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Kelso, WA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire response, confirm locations, and maintain clear communications with responding crews. The role requires strong data entry, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants may need fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training. Work may include overnight and weekend shifts, with potential overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

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

Computer literacy

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Kelso, WA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire response, confirm locations, and maintain clear communications with responding crews. The role requires strong data entry, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants may need fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training. Work may include overnight and weekend shifts, with potential overtime during major incidents.