Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident & Rescue Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Rio Linda (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Rio Linda, CA. The role supports fire response operations by receiving incident reports, coordinating resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be prepared for all-hours staffing, including overnights, weekends and holidays. A high school diploma is commonly required, with additional dispatch training or certifications beneficial for specialized duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma commonly required or equivalent.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for specific assignments.

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

Tools

Maps

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Rio Linda, CA. The role supports fire response operations by receiving incident reports, coordinating resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be prepared for all-hours staffing, including overnights, weekends and holidays. A high school diploma is commonly required, with additional dispatch training or certifications beneficial for specialized duties.