Fire Dispatcher - Life-Saving 24/7 Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Santa Paula (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Santa Paula, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Fire dispatch certification may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps.
• 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

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Emergency dispatch

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Santa Paula, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Fire dispatch certification may be required for certain assignments.