Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Ops & Career Growth

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

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Finley, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. The role supports firefighters and responders by verifying locations, alerting units, and tracking incident status throughout shifts.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with fire dispatch training or certification preferred.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Skills

Computer systems

Accurate data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Finley, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. The role supports firefighters and responders by verifying locations, alerting units, and tracking incident status throughout shifts.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with fire dispatch training or certification preferred.