Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Livermore, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels. A high school diploma is typically required; dispatch training or related coursework may be needed for certain postings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT/incident-management coursework may be required for specific assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, 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
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Livermore, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels. A high school diploma is typically required; dispatch training or related coursework may be needed for certain postings.