Elite Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Glendale, AZ, is seeking experienced fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires attentiveness to incident details, the ability to work within established response plans, and the capacity to operate under varying schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Clear radio communication and accurate data entry.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification may be required for certain 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.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Glendale, AZ, is seeking experienced fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires attentiveness to incident details, the ability to work within established response plans, and the capacity to operate under varying schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.