Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incidents & Radio Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Ukiah, CA to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires meticulous information handling and clear radio communication, with duties including incident documentation, resource alerting, and ongoing communication with responding units.

The position may involve night shifts and extended hours to cover major incidents, with expectations to stay current on procedures and training.

Qualifications

• Requires organized information handling and clear radio communication.
• Comfort 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 seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Ukiah, CA to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires meticulous information handling and clear radio communication, with duties including incident documentation, resource alerting, and ongoing communication with responding units.

The position may involve night shifts and extended hours to cover major incidents, with expectations to stay current on procedures and training.