Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Somis (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

The Fire Dispatcher position in Somis, CA involves coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document it accurately, and alert appropriate resources using established procedures.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Some roles require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training depending on assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS 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

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Multitasking under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Job description

The Fire Dispatcher position in Somis, CA involves coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document it accurately, and alert appropriate resources using established procedures.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Some roles require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training depending on assignments.