Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Response

County Emergency Communications; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Los Angeles region seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status while maintaining precise records and radio discipline.

The role requires familiarity with computer systems and maps, as well as the ability to work a flexible schedule that can include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide entry-level training.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.

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

Accurate data entry

Map reading

Computer systems familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Los Angeles region seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status while maintaining precise records and radio discipline.

The role requires familiarity with computer systems and maps, as well as the ability to work a flexible schedule that can include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major