Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Kelseyville (CA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in California seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document details, and maintain communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some agencies provide training. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, with dispatch training or certification potentially required for

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication may be required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.
• Attention to detail and ability to document incidents accurately.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Communication

Radio procedures

Data entry

Formation

High school diploma

Outils

Computer systems

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in California seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document details, and maintain communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some agencies provide training. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, with dispatch training or certification potentially required for