Emergency Fire Dispatcher – Critical Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Cantua Creek (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Cantua Creek, CA hires Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some positions require fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework; background checks and certifications may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch training or certifications may be required for some roles.
• Comfortable with computer systems, 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Cantua Creek, CA hires Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some positions require fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework; background checks and certifications may apply.