Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Los Olivos (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Los Olivos, CA, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. The role focuses on coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining incident details, and following established response plans.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring communications, and coordinating additional resources. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with dispatch training or related

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry and maps.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some 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.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Los Olivos, CA, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. The role focuses on coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining incident details, and following established response plans.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring communications, and coordinating additional resources. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with dispatch training or related