Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Employee-support services

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatchers for Canyon, CA. The role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazards, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communications with responding crews.

The job requires clear radio communication, organized data handling, and adherence to established response plans, with the ability to work shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for specific assignments.
• Experience with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication is beneficial.

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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fire Dispatch Certification / EMS training

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatchers for Canyon, CA. The role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazards, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communications with responding crews.

The job requires clear radio communication, organized data handling, and adherence to established response plans, with the ability to work shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.