Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications (Rotating Shifts)

911 Emergency Communications; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies from a central dispatch workstation in French Gulch, CA. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor unit status using approved response plans and dispatch protocols.

The role requires strong radio communication skills, data entry accuracy, and comfort with dispatch software and maps. Some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMS training.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Certification or training in fire dispatch may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks; alert stations and dispatch units.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status; coordinate mutual aid as needed.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements; update incident information.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio equipment

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies from a central dispatch workstation in French Gulch, CA. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor unit status using approved response plans and dispatch protocols.

The role requires strong radio communication skills, data entry accuracy, and comfort with dispatch software and maps. Some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMS training.