Fire Dispatch Specialist: 24/7 Critical Response

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Fullerton, CA, is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will document reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor units while maintaining incident status and safety protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, plus any fire dispatch or EMT coursework. Strong computer, data-entry, maps, and radio skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Fullerton, CA, is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will document reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor units while maintaining incident status and safety protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, plus any fire dispatch or EMT coursework. Strong computer, data-entry, maps, and radio skills are essential for success.