Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers for Gonzales, CA. The role involves receiving and documenting reports of fires and hazards, coordinating alerting and dispatch of units, and maintaining clear incident communications.

Applicants should be prepared for varied shifts and mandatory readiness during major incidents. Relevant education includes a high school diploma or equivalency, with training in fire dispatch or EMS coursework beneficial.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalency commonly required.

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers for Gonzales, CA. The role involves receiving and documenting reports of fires and hazards, coordinating alerting and dispatch of units, and maintaining clear incident communications.

Applicants should be prepared for varied shifts and mandatory readiness during major incidents. Relevant education includes a high school diploma or equivalency, with training in fire dispatch or EMS coursework beneficial.