Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Richmond, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will handle incident reports, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Schedules may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency communications 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

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Richmond, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will handle incident reports, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Schedules may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents.