Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications (Shift)

County Emergency Communications; Bonita (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Bonita, CA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication across responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring radio channels, recording dispatch times, and coordinating mutual aid. A high school diploma is commonly required; some agencies provide training or certifications as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Bonita, CA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication across responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring radio channels, recording dispatch times, and coordinating mutual aid. A high school diploma is commonly required; some agencies provide training or certifications as needed.