Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Martinez, CA is seeking Fire Dispatcher positions to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident details, communicate with responding crews, and follow established plans to ensure rapid, safe outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer and map skills, and training in fire communications or EMS dispatch may be required for certain assignments. Positions may require irregular hours.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Martinez, CA is seeking Fire Dispatcher positions to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident details, communicate with responding crews, and follow established plans to ensure rapid, safe outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer and map skills, and training in fire communications or EMS dispatch may be required for certain assignments. Positions may require irregular hours.