Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Yountville (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Yountville, CA seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. These roles require organized information handling and calm, precise reporting.

Fire dispatchers may work varied shifts including overnight hours, weekends, and holidays, with the potential for overtime during major incidents. Training and certifications may be required based on assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT/incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Yountville, CA seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. These roles require organized information handling and calm, precise reporting.

Fire dispatchers may work varied shifts including overnight hours, weekends, and holidays, with the potential for overtime during major incidents. Training and certifications may be required based on assignment.