Emergency Fire Dispatcher, 24/7 Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Honeydew (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Honeydew, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio procedures. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Honeydew, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio procedures. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training and relevant certifications.