Fire Dispatch Operator — 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Cedarpines Park (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Cedarpines Park, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency response and maintain critical incident information. You will receive incident details, verify locations and resources, and dispatch appropriate units while communicating with responding crews.

The role requires strong radio communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work within established response plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency communications training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reporting details; alert units and assign responses.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status; coordinate with responding crews.
• Relay critical information about occupants, hazards and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements and updates during incidents.

Skills

Radio communication

Information management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Cedarpines Park, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency response and maintain critical incident information. You will receive incident details, verify locations and resources, and dispatch appropriate units while communicating with responding crews.

The role requires strong radio communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work within established response plans.