Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Millbrae (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Millbrae, CA is seeking diligent Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and relay critical information to responding units.

The role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and calm radio communication. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and incident procedures; fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for specific postings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management training may be required for some postings.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources per procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and significant updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Maps literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Map-reading

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Millbrae, CA is seeking diligent Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and relay critical information to responding units.

The role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and calm radio communication. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and incident procedures; fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for specific postings.