Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications (Shift Work)

County Emergency Communications; Stewarts Point (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Stewarts Point, CA. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and strict adherence to established response plans. Candidates should be prepared for varied work schedules, including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays, to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required. Some employers provide training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Stewarts Point, CA. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and strict adherence to established response plans. Candidates should be prepared for varied work schedules, including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays, to