Fire Dispatcher — Critical Incident Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Encinitas, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems and radio communication, and be prepared for shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Requires strong radio communication abilities and clear information handling.
• Ability to use computer systems and maps for incident data entry.
• Comfort with data entry, multitasking under pressure, and following established procedures.

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

Radio communication

Information management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Encinitas, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems and radio communication, and be prepared for shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays.