Fire Dispatcher in North Palm Springs, CA

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; North Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in North Palm Springs, CA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and dispatch apparatus following established plans.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong data entry and maps skills, and willingness to work varied shifts including nights and weekends. Fire dispatch certification may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies provide training.
• Strong data entry and map skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication via radio.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus per approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources via established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Data entry accuracy

Maps and navigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Fire Dispatcher Opportunities in North Palm Springs

Fire Dispatchers help coordinate responses to fires, rescue incidents, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. They receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Position Details

• Duty Location: {airport_name}, North Palm Springs, CA
• Employer: The hiring fire service or communications agency identified in the official vacancy
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• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

Fire communications operations may require staffing at all hours. Work schedules can include overnight assignments, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.

What You May Do

• 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

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet the hiring agency’s eligibility and minimum age requirements
• Complete required background screening and employment assessments
• Pass additional pre-employment evaluations when specified