Fire Dispatch Specialist — Fast-Paced Emergency Communications

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

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Downey, CA seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting appropriate resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have organized information handling and be able to keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is 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 recognized equivalency credential

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Downey, CA seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting appropriate resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have organized information handling and be able to keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.