Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Culver City seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Candidates should be capable of working all hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays to support emergency operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Entry-level training possible; fire-dispatch certification or related coursework may be needed for certain postings.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risk information.
• 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 updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Map reading

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio dispatch systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Culver City seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Candidates should be capable of working all hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays to support emergency operations.