Critical Fire Dispatcher - Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Lagunitas, CA. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards, maintain incident details, and follow established plans.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication with responding crews. This position emphasizes staying current with incident information, using computer systems, and following directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Strong radio communication and organization skills essential for accurate incident handling.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and data entry is important for daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Maps

Radio consoles

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Lagunitas, CA. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards, maintain incident details, and follow established plans.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication with responding crews. This position emphasizes staying current with incident information, using computer systems, and following directions from authorized personnel.