Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Penngrove (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Penngrove, CA seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, confirm locations, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications for responding crews.

This role requires strong organization, accurate data entry, maps, and adherence to established response plans. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Penngrove, CA seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, confirm locations, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications for responding crews.

This role requires strong organization, accurate data entry, maps, and adherence to established response plans. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training.