Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in San Pedro, CA seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications under established plans.

The role requires strong attention to detail, calm under pressure, and proficient data entry with computer systems and radio channels.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in San Pedro, CA seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications under established plans.

The role requires strong attention to detail, calm under pressure, and proficient data entry with computer systems and radio channels.