Emergency Fire Communications Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Colfax (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Colfax, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will manage incident details, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews from a workstation.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Candidates typically have a high school diploma; fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch certification may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma commonly required; some roles seek fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reporting information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Relay information on occupants, hazards, and conditions.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when needed.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fire dispatch systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Colfax, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will manage incident details, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews from a workstation.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Candidates typically have a high school diploma; fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch certification may be required for specific assignments.