Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Response & Radio Ops

911 Emergency Communications; West Sacramento (CA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in West Sacramento seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role focuses on accurate information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include documenting incidents, alerting stations, and coordinating resources while maintaining continuous operations across shifts as needed. Training and certification requirements vary by agency.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.

Responsabilités

• 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

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in West Sacramento seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role focuses on accurate information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include documenting incidents, alerting stations, and coordinating resources while maintaining continuous operations across shifts as needed. Training and certification requirements vary by agency.