Fire Dispatch Specialist — Emergency Communications Lead

County Emergency Communications; Rescue (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Rescue, CA seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

These positions require strong data handling, familiarity with computer systems, accurate entry, maps, and adherence to established response plans. Shift work, including nights and weekends, may be required to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Rescue, CA seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

These positions require strong data handling, familiarity with computer systems, accurate entry, maps, and adherence to established response plans. Shift work, including nights and weekends, may be required to cover major incidents.