Overnight & Weekend Fire Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Port Gamble (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid time off

Retirement programs

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Port Gamble, WA invites qualified applicants for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers receive and document fire, rescue, and hazardous condition reports, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate resources with fast, accurate radio and data entry.

Applicants should have a high school diploma; fire dispatch training or EMS coursework may be required. The role involves shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays to support

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Port Gamble, WA invites qualified applicants for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers receive and document fire, rescue, and hazardous condition reports, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate resources with fast, accurate radio and data entry.

Applicants should have a high school diploma; fire dispatch training or EMS coursework may be required. The role involves shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays to support