Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Del Mar (CA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Paid time off

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Del Mar, CA is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

You will handle information accurately, follow established procedures, and operate computer systems, maps, and radios under pressure. Opportunities include shift work, overtime, and weekend coverage to support major incidents.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Applicants should meet background and eligibility requirements.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Radio communications

Data entry

Maps

Calm under pressure

Team coordination

Educación

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Herramientas

Computer systems

Dispatch software

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Del Mar, CA is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

You will handle information accurately, follow established procedures, and operate computer systems, maps, and radios under pressure. Opportunities include shift work, overtime, and weekend coverage to support major incidents.