Fire Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is seeking qualified fire dispatchers for a position in Oak Run, CA. The role involves receiving, documenting, and coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, while maintaining clear radio communications and adherence to established procedures.

Dispathers must verify incident details, alert stations, monitor channels, and relay critical information to crews.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry.

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

Data entry

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications is seeking qualified fire dispatchers for a position in Oak Run, CA. The role involves receiving, documenting, and coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, while maintaining clear radio communications and adherence to established procedures.

Dispathers must verify incident details, alert stations, monitor channels, and relay critical information to crews.