Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role emphasizes clear radio communication, maintaining incident details, and following established response plans.

Duties may include documenting reports, alerting resources, monitoring channels, and ensuring accurate data entry. Some assignments could require night shifts, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related 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, 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.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role emphasizes clear radio communication, maintaining incident details, and following established response plans.

Duties may include documenting reports, alerting resources, monitoring channels, and ensuring accurate data entry. Some assignments could require night shifts, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.