Critical Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Calipatria (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance and retirement

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Calipatria, CA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role demands organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments, with potential overnight, weekend, and holiday

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Computer systems

Maps and GPS

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Calipatria, CA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role demands organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments, with potential overnight, weekend, and holiday