Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; South Lake Tahoe (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in South Lake Tahoe, CA seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews. The role demands precise data entry, map reading, and rapid response under high-pressure conditions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, familiarity with computer systems, and may require fire dispatch or EMS-related credentials for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction or seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Able to operate computer systems, perform accurate data entry, and read maps.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in South Lake Tahoe, CA seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews. The role demands precise data entry, map reading, and rapid response under high-pressure conditions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, familiarity with computer systems, and may require fire dispatch or EMS-related credentials for certain assignments.