24/7 Fire Dispatcher - Critical Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Hume (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Hume, CA, seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert relevant resources, and maintain clear radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Fire dispatch training and certification may be required for select assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain 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

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Hume, CA, seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert relevant resources, and maintain clear radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Fire dispatch training and certification may be required for select assignments.