Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Fallbrook (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fallbrook Fire Department seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses from a dedicated communications center. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources and maintain contact with responding crews. Applicants should have a high school diploma, be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Fire dispatch training may be required for some assignments. The role includes shifts that may require nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computers, maps and radio communication is expected.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability and incident status.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements and significant updates.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Fallbrook Fire Department seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses from a dedicated communications center. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources and maintain contact with responding crews. Applicants should have a high school diploma, be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Fire dispatch training may be required for some assignments. The role includes shifts that may require nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and