Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Buena Park (CA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Buena Park is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, and dispatching units with clear radio communications.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and strong data-entry and maps skills. Dispatch training and certification may be required for certain assignments; positions may involve shift work, nights, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent; some employers offer in-house training.
• Strong communication and listening skills essential for accurate incident reporting.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure while coordinating with responders.

Responsabilités

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify locations, access routes, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus with approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident updates.
• Relay critical information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Multitasking

Decision making

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Radio communication systems

Map software

Data entry systems

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Buena Park is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, and dispatching units with clear radio communications.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and strong data-entry and maps skills. Dispatch training and certification may be required for certain assignments; positions may involve shift work, nights, holidays, and overtime.