24/7 Fire Dispatch & Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Bard Lake (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bard, CA seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment. Training and certifications may vary by agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek dispatchers with training.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bard, CA seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment. Training and certifications may vary by agency.