Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Arcadia (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 in Arcadia, CA seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive and document incident information, verify locations, and dispatch appropriate resources, maintaining clear radio communication throughout.

Ideal applicants have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication; dispatch certifications or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalency; some fire dispatch training may be required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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.

Skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Radio procedures

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Arcadia, CA seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive and document incident information, verify locations, and dispatch appropriate resources, maintaining clear radio communication throughout.

Ideal applicants have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication; dispatch certifications or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain