Fire Dispatch Specialist – Critical 24/7 Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Taft (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Taft, CA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Duties include documenting reports, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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 Taft, CA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Duties include documenting reports, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments.