Critical Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Long Barn, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Typical duties include documenting reports, verifying locations, monitoring channels, and recording updates. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, and overtime during major incidents; a high school diploma is commonly required

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Long Barn, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Typical duties include documenting reports, verifying locations, monitoring channels, and recording updates. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, and overtime during major incidents; a high school diploma is commonly required