Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Ops

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

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and stay in radio contact with responding crews while following approved plans.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some postings may require fire dispatch training or emergency medical dispatch, with computer, data entry, maps, and radio skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch training or emergency medical dispatch may be required for certain assignments.
• Experience with computer systems, maps, and radio communications is preferred.

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

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and stay in radio contact with responding crews while following approved plans.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some postings may require fire dispatch training or emergency medical dispatch, with computer, data entry, maps, and radio skills.