Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications (Modesto)

County Emergency Communications; Modesto (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Modesto is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear communication, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.

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

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Maps & navigation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency Medical Dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Modesto is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear communication, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.