Fire Dispatch Specialist - Critical Incident Coordinator

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Emeryville (CA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Emeryville to coordinate emergency responses and ensure accurate, timely information flow between fire crews and stations.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong organizational skills, familiarity with computer systems, maps, and radio communications, and the ability to maintain composure during high-pressure incidents. Training and certification requirements vary by agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Emeryville to coordinate emergency responses and ensure accurate, timely information flow between fire crews and stations.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong organizational skills, familiarity with computer systems, maps, and radio communications, and the ability to maintain composure during high-pressure incidents. Training and certification requirements vary by agency.