24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Critical Communications Role

911 Emergency Communications; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Hollister, CA to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and dispatch apparatus while maintaining clear radio communication.

A high school diploma is commonly required and specialized dispatch training may be needed. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations.

Qualifications

• Requires organized information handling and clear radio communication.
• Requires comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and risks; alert stations and dispatch apparatus.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status; relay information to responders.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned; record dispatch times and movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Hollister, CA to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and dispatch apparatus while maintaining clear radio communication.

A high school diploma is commonly required and specialized dispatch training may be needed. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations.