Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Menlo Park seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction. Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Menlo Park seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction. Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.