Fire Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in San Jacinto, CA invites applications for Fire Dispatcher roles. Dispatchers coordinate fire responses, confirm locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communications during incidents.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong data entry skills, and the ability to work shifts including nights and weekends. Training and certifications may be required, with benefits and overtime depending on the agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain 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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in San Jacinto, CA invites applications for Fire Dispatcher roles. Dispatchers coordinate fire responses, confirm locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communications during incidents.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong data entry skills, and the ability to work shifts including nights and weekends. Training and certifications may be required, with benefits and overtime depending on the agency.