Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Point Reyes Station (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Point Reyes Station, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resources across incidents.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, and data entry accuracy. Fire dispatch certification or EMT/IM training may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers require fire dispatch training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio comms.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT/IM training 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Incident coordination

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Point Reyes Station, CA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resources across incidents.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, and data entry accuracy. Fire dispatch certification or EMT/IM training may be required for some assignments.