Fire Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Plymouth (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 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 in Plymouth, CA seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. The role requires strong radio discipline, precise data entry, and the ability to use maps and computer systems while following dispatch protocols.

Dispatchers work across shifts to cover overnight, weekends, holidays, and peak incident periods. Training, certifications, and ongoing education may be required to support safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, accurate data entry, and radio communication.

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

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Plymouth, CA seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. The role requires strong radio discipline, precise data entry, and the ability to use maps and computer systems while following dispatch protocols.

Dispatchers work across shifts to cover overnight, weekends, holidays, and peak incident periods. Training, certifications, and ongoing education may be required to support safety and