Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Ops

County Emergency Communications; Big Creek (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Big Creek, CA, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training. Works may include overnight shifts and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential 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

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Big Creek, CA, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training. Works may include overnight shifts and on-call coverage.