Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Pleasant Grove (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

Overtime and shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Pleasant Grove, CA seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, strong radio communication, and adherence to established response plans, with opportunities for training and advancement within the agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.
• Experience with computer systems and data entry preferred.
• Strong radio communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Process requests for additional resources.
• Relay information about occupants, changing conditions.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Maps reading

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Pleasant Grove, CA seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, strong radio communication, and adherence to established response plans, with opportunities for training and advancement within the agency.