Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Claremont, CA seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with computer systems and maps, and the ability to document incidents accurately. Certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training 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.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organizational skills

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maps

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Claremont, CA seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with computer systems and maps, and the ability to document incidents accurately. Certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.