Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Operations

911 Emergency Communications; Callahan (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

The 911 Emergency Communications team in Callahan, CA seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; fire/EMS certifications may be needed for certain assignments.

Comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication is essential.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• 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

Job description

The 911 Emergency Communications team in Callahan, CA seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; fire/EMS certifications may be needed for certain assignments.

Comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication is essential.