Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Farmington, CA is seeking fire dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role demands precise data entry, strong maps and computer systems skills, and adherence to established procedures. Applicants should be prepared for shift work, including nights and weekends, with ongoing training and

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Farmington, CA is seeking fire dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role demands precise data entry, strong maps and computer systems skills, and adherence to established procedures. Applicants should be prepared for shift work, including nights and weekends, with ongoing training and