Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Mendota (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mendota, CA invites applications for a Fire Dispatcher. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and maintaining radio communications during incidents.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments. Work may include overnight shifts and weekends in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident‑management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Skills

computer systems

accurate data entry

maps

radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mendota, CA invites applications for a Fire Dispatcher. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and maintaining radio communications during incidents.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments. Work may include overnight shifts and weekends in a fast-paced environment.