Emergency Fire Communications Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Fortuna (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Fortuna, CA is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires sharp information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established plans and directions. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Fortuna, CA is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires sharp information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established plans and directions. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.