Fire Dispatch Operator — 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a professional Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses in Palo Verde, CA. The role requires rapid information processing, precise radio communication, and the ability to handle multiple tasks during incidents.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring unit status, and coordinating resources. Strong data-entry skills and familiarity with dispatch software are preferred; a high school diploma

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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Multitasking

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a professional Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses in Palo Verde, CA. The role requires rapid information processing, precise radio communication, and the ability to handle multiple tasks during incidents.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring unit status, and coordinating resources. Strong data-entry skills and familiarity with dispatch software are preferred; a high school diploma