Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Caruthers (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Caruthers, CA to coordinate emergency responses, verify incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; dispatch certification or EMS training may be needed for some assignments. The role requires shift work, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, with training and continued education provided.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Caruthers, CA to coordinate emergency responses, verify incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; dispatch certification or EMS training may be needed for some assignments. The role requires shift work, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, with training and continued education provided.