Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Hoopa (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hoopa, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication during emergencies. The role centers on accurate data handling and following established dispatch plans across shifts.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations; some agencies require fire dispatch or EMS training. This position may involve overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction or seek trained dispatchers.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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 updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hoopa, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication during emergencies. The role centers on accurate data handling and following established dispatch plans across shifts.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations; some agencies require fire dispatch or EMS training. This position may involve overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage.