Emergency Fire Dispatcher - Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Sugarloaf Village (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Sugarloaf, CA, is seeking skilled dispatch professionals to document and manage emergency reports, verify incident details, and coordinate rapid responses. You will monitor radios, relay critical information, and integrate resources efficiently to ensure public safety.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, emergency dispatch training if required, and comfort with computer systems and maps.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for specific assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Sugarloaf, CA, is seeking skilled dispatch professionals to document and manage emergency reports, verify incident details, and coordinate rapid responses. You will monitor radios, relay critical information, and integrate resources efficiently to ensure public safety.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, emergency dispatch training if required, and comfort with computer systems and maps.