Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications & Response

County Emergency Communications; Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Manteca, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accuracy, and adherence to established response plans under supervision from authorized personnel. Prior dispatch experience or training is preferred.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain 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

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Manteca, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accuracy, and adherence to established response plans under supervision from authorized personnel. Prior dispatch experience or training is preferred.