Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Forest Falls (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Forest Falls, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications.

The role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and ability to work shifts including overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or recognized equivalency required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps.

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 and significant incident updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Multitasking under pressure

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Forest Falls, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications.

The role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and ability to work shifts including overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required.