Fire Dispatch Operator: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Miramonte, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and ability to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime. A high school diploma or equivalency is commonly required, with training in fire dispatch and emergency

Qualifications

• Requires clear radio communication and accurate data entry.
• Familiarity with maps and incident details is important.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.

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 accuracy

Maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Miramonte, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and ability to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime. A high school diploma or equivalency is commonly required, with training in fire dispatch and emergency