Fire Dispatch Operator: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Olympic Valley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Squaw Valley, CA seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses. You will receive incident information, document details, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires strong organizational skills, precise data entry, and the ability to follow established response plans under supervision. Flexibility for varied shifts and on-call coverage is common in this field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch training or experience may be required for certain assignments.
• Specific certifications (e.g., fire dispatch or EMS) may be required for some postings.

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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Squaw Valley, CA seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses. You will receive incident information, document details, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires strong organizational skills, precise data entry, and the ability to follow established response plans under supervision. Flexibility for varied shifts and on-call coverage is common in this field.