Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Lead

County Emergency Communications; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses in Simi Valley, CA. You will receive incident details, document information, and alert units while maintaining continuous radio and computer contact with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with data entry, maps, and fire-ground communications. Roles may involve shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays, with training provided and certifications encouraged for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, 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
• 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses in Simi Valley, CA. You will receive incident details, document information, and alert units while maintaining continuous radio and computer contact with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with data entry, maps, and fire-ground communications. Roles may involve shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays, with training provided and certifications encouraged for advancement.