Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Ops in Oakley, CA

County Emergency Communications; Oakley (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Oakley, CA is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to receive, verify, and relay critical incident information. The role involves documenting fires and hazards, coordinating dispatch actions, and coordinating resources across shifts and during major incidents.

Applicants may have a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch or EMS-related training for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Oakley, CA is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to receive, verify, and relay critical incident information. The role involves documenting fires and hazards, coordinating dispatch actions, and coordinating resources across shifts and during major incidents.

Applicants may have a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch or EMS-related training for certain assignments.