Critical Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Insurance coverage

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Alhambra, CA seeks a professional Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to emergencies, relay critical information, and manage incident data with precise radio and computer systems. The role supports 24/7 operations and may require overnight shifts and overtime during major incidents.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch training. Strong data entry and situational awareness are essential for accurate incident

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps.

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

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Information management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Alhambra, CA seeks a professional Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to emergencies, relay critical information, and manage incident data with precise radio and computer systems. The role supports 24/7 operations and may require overnight shifts and overtime during major incidents.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch training. Strong data entry and situational awareness are essential for accurate incident