Fire Dispatch Specialist: Critical Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Miramonte (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Miramonte, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires meticulous incident documentation, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating resources. Candidates should be comfortable with computers, maps, and data entry, with dispatch training or EMS-related

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computers, maps, data entry, and radio communications is essential.

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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio equipment

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Miramonte, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires meticulous incident documentation, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating resources. Candidates should be comfortable with computers, maps, and data entry, with dispatch training or EMS-related