Fire Dispatcher: Fast, Precise Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime and shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in California coordinates fire dispatch operations, handling incident information and alerting appropriate resources. Dispatchers must maintain accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication while following established response plans.

This role may require working with computer systems and radio equipment, staying organized and responsive during incidents, and complying with agency procedures and background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; some employers provide training.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for specific assignments.
• Candidate should be comfortable with computers, maps, data entry, 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

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Map reading

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in California coordinates fire dispatch operations, handling incident information and alerting appropriate resources. Dispatchers must maintain accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication while following established response plans.

This role may require working with computer systems and radio equipment, staying organized and responsive during incidents, and complying with agency procedures and background checks.