Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Paynes Creek (CA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Paynes Creek, CA seeks qualified applicants for Fire Dispatcher roles that coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, alert resources, and maintain radio communication. The position requires attention to detail, data entry, maps, and following agency procedures.

Training and certification may be required for specialized assignments, and background checks are typical. These roles often involve overnight, weekend, holidays, and extended coverage during major

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency.
• Familiar with computers, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Info handling

Radio communication

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Paynes Creek, CA seeks qualified applicants for Fire Dispatcher roles that coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, alert resources, and maintain radio communication. The position requires attention to detail, data entry, maps, and following agency procedures.

Training and certification may be required for specialized assignments, and background checks are typical. These roles often involve overnight, weekend, holidays, and extended coverage during major