Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Glennville (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from Glennville, CA. Duties include receiving and documenting incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and maintaining clear radio communications.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations; relevant fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

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

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from Glennville, CA. Duties include receiving and documenting incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and maintaining clear radio communications.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations; relevant fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.