Fire Dispatch Specialist: Coordinating Emergency Responses

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazards. The role requires precise data entry, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps, and may need fire dispatch certification. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating mutual aid while maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; fire dispatch certification preferred or required for certain assignments.
• Comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications.
• Applicants should meet agency eligibility and background screening requirements.

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

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch certification

Tools

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazards. The role requires precise data entry, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps, and may need fire dispatch certification. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating mutual aid while maintaining