Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Response

County Emergency Communications; Downieville (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Downieville, CA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, receive incident reports, alert resources, and maintain radio communications. The role requires calm, accurate data entry and familiarity with maps and radio systems.

Work hours include nights, weekends, and holidays; adaptability to high-stress incidents is essential. Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or equivalent; some agencies provide instruction while others seek prior

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency. Some agencies 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

County Emergency Communications in Downieville, CA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, receive incident reports, alert resources, and maintain radio communications. The role requires calm, accurate data entry and familiarity with maps and radio systems.

Work hours include nights, weekends, and holidays; adaptability to high-stress incidents is essential. Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or equivalent; some agencies provide instruction while others seek prior