Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Long Beach, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, alert units, and monitor radio traffic. The role requires meticulous information handling, clear communication, and adherence to protocols.

You may work overnight, weekends, holidays, and during major incidents, with training provided and opportunities for certification. Applicants typically hold a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS training; computer

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Some roles may require dispatch training.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps and radio communications.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems familiarity

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Long Beach, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, alert units, and monitor radio traffic. The role requires meticulous information handling, clear communication, and adherence to protocols.

You may work overnight, weekends, holidays, and during major incidents, with training provided and opportunities for certification. Applicants typically hold a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS training; computer