24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Campbell, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Fire dispatch roles require organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Training, dispatch certification, or incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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 systems

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Campbell, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Fire dispatch roles require organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Training, dispatch certification, or incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.