Fire Dispatch & Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Moss Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Moss Beach, CA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. This role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be proficient with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for specialized assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers 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.

Skills

Emergency communications

Radio operations

Data entry

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio software

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Moss Beach, CA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. This role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be proficient with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for specialized assignments.