Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher for Rancho Mirage, CA. This role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining clear radio communications and documenting incidents accurately.

Dispatchers may work overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage. Applicants should have a high school diploma and familiarity with computer systems, maps, and reporting procedures. Training and certification may be required by the hiring agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Experience with radio communications or fire dispatch training may be required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher for Rancho Mirage, CA. This role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining clear radio communications and documenting incidents accurately.

Dispatchers may work overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage. Applicants should have a high school diploma and familiarity with computer systems, maps, and reporting procedures. Training and certification may be required by the hiring agency.