Fire Communications Dispatcher – 24/7 Critical Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Glenhaven (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Glenhaven, CA seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, document incidents, and maintain communication with responding crews. The role emphasizes accurate data handling and radio discipline within established response plans.

Applicants may require a high school diploma or equivalent, with some positions needing fire communications training or emergency medical dispatch coursework.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Glenhaven, CA seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, document incidents, and maintain communication with responding crews. The role emphasizes accurate data handling and radio discipline within established response plans.

Applicants may require a high school diploma or equivalent, with some positions needing fire communications training or emergency medical dispatch coursework.