Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Ops & Dispatch Excellence

911 Emergency Communications; Walnut (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Walnut, CA seeks experienced fire dispatchers to coordinate urgent responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews. You will verify locations, alert stations, and monitor multiple channels in fast-paced environments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may require fire dispatch or EMS training for certain assignments. Flexibility for all shifts, including nights and weekends, is often necessary.

Qualifications

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

Radio communication

Accurate data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Walnut, CA seeks experienced fire dispatchers to coordinate urgent responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews. You will verify locations, alert stations, and monitor multiple channels in fast-paced environments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may require fire dispatch or EMS training for certain assignments. Flexibility for all shifts, including nights and weekends, is often necessary.