Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Whittier, CA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must stay current with incident details while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfort with computer systems and data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Accurate data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Whittier, CA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must stay current with incident details while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.