Elite Fire Dispatch Specialist (24/7)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Chowchilla (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Chowchilla, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires staying updated on incident details and following established response plans with internal guidance.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require fire communications training or EMS dispatch coursework. Schedule may include overnight shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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 recognized equivalency credential

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Chowchilla, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires staying updated on incident details and following established response plans with internal guidance.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require fire communications training or EMS dispatch coursework. Schedule may include overnight shifts and overtime as needed.