Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

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

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in Garberville, CA. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some positions may require fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained candidates in fire communications.

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 GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in Garberville, CA. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some positions may require fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework.