Fire Dispatcher — Critical Incident Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Felton (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Felton, CA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some agencies require fire dispatch certification or EMS training. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps and radio communication.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Felton, CA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some agencies require fire dispatch certification or EMS training. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.