24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Mono Hot Springs (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Mono Hot Springs, CA seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans under direction from authorized personnel. Shift work, including nights and weekends, is common.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.
• Experience with radio communications and map reading is helpful.

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

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Maps literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Radio communications equipment

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Mono Hot Springs, CA seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans under direction from authorized personnel. Shift work, including nights and weekends, is common.