Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Crisis Ops

911 Emergency Communications; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in San Diego is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Role emphasizes accurate data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Work may include variable shifts, overnight, weekends, and holidays as needed by major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential; fire dispatch training or certification may be required for some assignments.

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

911 Emergency Communications in San Diego is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Role emphasizes accurate data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Work may include variable shifts, overnight, weekends, and holidays as needed by major incidents.