Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Coordination Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Nipomo (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Nipomo, CA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire and rescue responses. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and maintaining incident status through radio communications.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with dispatch training or experience preferred. Various shifts, including nights and holidays, may be required, with overtime and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Nipomo, CA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire and rescue responses. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and maintaining incident status through radio communications.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with dispatch training or experience preferred. Various shifts, including nights and holidays, may be required, with overtime and continuing education opportunities.