Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Camptonville (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Camptonville, CA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

These roles require meticulous data handling, calm decision making, and adherence to established protocols. Work schedules may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to document reports accurately and rapidly.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks; confirm access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay occupant and hazard information; adapt to changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources per procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Calm decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Camptonville, CA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

These roles require meticulous data handling, calm decision making, and adherence to established protocols. Work schedules may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.