Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Huron (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Huron, CA, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and maintaining incident status across radio and data systems.

Role requires strong information handling, clear radio communication, and ability to follow established response plans and directions from supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong computer and data entry skills; maps and radio communication experience helpful.
• 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 GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Huron, CA, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and maintaining incident status across radio and data systems.

Role requires strong information handling, clear radio communication, and ability to follow established response plans and directions from supervisors.