Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Shifts & Critical Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Discovery Bay (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Discovery Bay, CA seeks motivated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and radio discipline. Dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some positions; on-call shifts and overtime may occur.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required
• Experience with computer systems and data entry is preferred
• Fire dispatch training or incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments
• Comfort with maps and radio communication is important

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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 updates

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Radio communication

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Discovery Bay, CA seeks motivated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and radio discipline. Dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some positions; on-call shifts and overtime may occur.