Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Bonsall (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Bonsall, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate firefighting and emergency responses. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain liaison with responding crews.

This role requires precise data entry, calm radio communication, and the ability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Familiarity with dispatch software, maps, and radio equipment is essential; certification or training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Data entry accuracy

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training/certification

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Bonsall, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate firefighting and emergency responses. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain liaison with responding crews.

This role requires precise data entry, calm radio communication, and the ability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Familiarity with dispatch software, maps, and radio equipment is essential; certification or training