Emergency Fire Dispatcher — All Shifts

911 Emergency Communications; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Yolo County seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate response to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident reports, verifying details, alerting units, and maintaining radio communications during incidents.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch certification or EM dispatch training; ability to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Experience with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication is preferred.
• Fire dispatch certification or EM dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.

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

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Yolo County seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate response to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident reports, verifying details, alerting units, and maintaining radio communications during incidents.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch certification or EM dispatch training; ability to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends, is required.