Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications (Overtime)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Livingston, CA seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses and manage incident information. The role involves alerting stations, tracking unit status, and maintaining radio communications in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training depending on assignment. The position may involve shift work, weekends, and overtime to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent
• Fire dispatch certification may be required for certain assignments
• EMD training may be required for specific postings
• Incident-management coursework can be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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

Clear communication

Data entry accuracy

Maps and radio use

Computer systems familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Livingston, CA seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses and manage incident information. The role involves alerting stations, tracking unit status, and maintaining radio communications in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training depending on assignment. The position may involve shift work, weekends, and overtime to cover major incidents.