Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in San Fernando, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, alert units, and maintain incident communications. The role requires strong data handling, radio discipline, and adherence to response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch or EMT training may be needed for certain assignments. Must be comfortable with maps, computer systems, and radio operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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 literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in San Fernando, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, alert units, and maintain incident communications. The role requires strong data handling, radio discipline, and adherence to response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch or EMT training may be needed for certain assignments. Must be comfortable with maps, computer systems, and radio operations.