Fire Dispatch Specialist — Critical Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Parker Dam (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Parker Dam, CA is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must follow established plans, stay current on incident details, and work shifts that may include overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; dispatch training may be required.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, accurate data entry, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency management coursework may be required for certain 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Incident coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Parker Dam, CA is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must follow established plans, stay current on incident details, and work shifts that may include overnight, weekends, and holidays.