Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications (Georgetown)

County Emergency Communications; Georgetown (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Georgetown, CA seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor radio channels to support responders.

The role may require rotating shifts, overnight work, weekends, and overtime during major incidents. A high school diploma is typically required, with fire dispatch or EMS training preferred.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch or 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
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Skills

Data entry

Map reading

Radio communications

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Georgetown, CA seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor radio channels to support responders.

The role may require rotating shifts, overnight work, weekends, and overtime during major incidents. A high school diploma is typically required, with fire dispatch or EMS training preferred.