Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Twain Harte (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Twain, CA is actively seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Training and certification may be required for certain assignments, and shifts can include overnight, weekends,

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

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.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Twain, CA is actively seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Training and certification may be required for certain assignments, and shifts can include overnight, weekends,