Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Big Pine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Big Pine, CA seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status using approved procedures.

The role requires sharp data entry, strong radio communication, and comfort with computer systems. Schedules may include nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and major incident coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS/incident-management coursework preferred.
• Comfort with maps, data entry and radio comms.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident updates.
• Relay occupants, hazards, and conditions to teams.
• Process requests for additional resources per procedures.
• Coordinate mutual aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and movements.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio communication systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Big Pine, CA seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status using approved procedures.

The role requires sharp data entry, strong radio communication, and comfort with computer systems. Schedules may include nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and major incident coverage.