Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Upper Lake (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Upper Lake, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews, ensuring accurate data entry and up-to-date incident details.

The role may require night and weekend shifts, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• Organized information handling and clear radio communication.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training 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.

Skills

Clear communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Upper Lake, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews, ensuring accurate data entry and up-to-date incident details.

The role may require night and weekend shifts, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.