Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; New Chicago (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Chicago Park, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and dispatch resources. This role requires precise data handling and strong radio communication to maintain incident details and follow established procedures.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations; training or certification in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Skills

Organized information handling

Radio communication

Clear data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Chicago Park, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and dispatch resources. This role requires precise data handling and strong radio communication to maintain incident details and follow established procedures.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations; training or certification in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch may be required for certain assignments.