Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Ivanhoe (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ivanhoe, CA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews according to established plans.

Dispatch work may require night shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and sudden coverage during major incidents. A high school diploma is commonly required, with some agencies offering entry-level instruction and specialized training.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communication.

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.

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ivanhoe, CA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews according to established plans.

Dispatch work may require night shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and sudden coverage during major incidents. A high school diploma is commonly required, with some agencies offering entry-level instruction and specialized training.