24/7 Fire Dispatch & Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Olympic Valley (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Olympic Valley, CA. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some employers seek fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems and maps is important.

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

Maps reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Olympic Valley, CA. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.