Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Greenwood (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Greenwood, CA, is seeking fire dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling and clear radio communication, following established response plans and directions. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in fire

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Map interpretation

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Greenwood, CA, is seeking fire dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling and clear radio communication, following established response plans and directions. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in fire