Fire Dispatch Specialist – 24/7 Emergency Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; North Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in North Palm Springs, CA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and dispatch apparatus following established plans.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong data entry and maps skills, and willingness to work varied shifts including nights and weekends. Fire dispatch certification may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies provide training.
• Strong data entry and map skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication via radio.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Data entry accuracy

Maps and navigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in North Palm Springs, CA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and dispatch apparatus following established plans.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong data entry and maps skills, and willingness to work varied shifts including nights and weekends. Fire dispatch certification may be required for certain assignments.