Fire Dispatch & Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Palo Cedro (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Palo Cedro, CA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires attention to detail, strong radio discipline, and proficiency with computer systems and maps. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments; overtime and shift work are common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with computer systems and data entry.
• Ability to read maps and work with radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus on approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications during major incidents.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Map reading

Data entry

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Palo Cedro, CA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires attention to detail, strong radio discipline, and proficiency with computer systems and maps. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments; overtime and shift work are common.