Critical Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Carlsbad, CA, is seeking experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and clear radio communication, with flexibility for shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification in fire dispatch may be required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Experience or training in fire communications is preferred.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks for accurate dispatch.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements for incident updates.

Skills

Clear communication

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio dispatch equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Carlsbad, CA, is seeking experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and clear radio communication, with flexibility for shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification in fire dispatch may be required.