Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Hueneme fire department seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and keeping details current.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, and some agencies may require fire dispatch certification or EMS training for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Port Hueneme fire department seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and keeping details current.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, and some agencies may require fire dispatch certification or EMS training for specific assignments.