Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in June Lake, CA seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and manage incident information. The role involves structured radio communication, data entry, and adherence to established response plans while supporting responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with fire communications training preferred. Responsibilities include monitoring radio channels, confirming locations, and coordinating resources

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential 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, 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 June Lake, CA seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and manage incident information. The role involves structured radio communication, data entry, and adherence to established response plans while supporting responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with fire communications training preferred. Responsibilities include monitoring radio channels, confirming locations, and coordinating resources