Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Dispatch & Critical Alerts

County Emergency Communications; San Diego (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in San Diego is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires careful information handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work across shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction and 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in San Diego is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires careful information handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work across shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.