Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Albion Fire Department is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers. The role involves receiving and documenting reports of fires and emergencies, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels to coordinate rapid responses.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction in fire dispatch.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.

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

Data entry

Radio communication

Map reading

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Albion Fire Department is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers. The role involves receiving and documenting reports of fires and emergencies, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels to coordinate rapid responses.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training for certain assignments.