Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Response & Clear Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mountain Ranch, CA seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will handle incident information, maintain radio discipline, and follow response plans while supporting responding crews.

This role requires calm under pressure, strong data entry and map-reading skills, and employable dispatch training. Work may include night shifts, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some assignments.
• Experience with computer systems, data entry, and maps is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Computer data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD systems

Radio systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mountain Ranch, CA seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will handle incident information, maintain radio discipline, and follow response plans while supporting responding crews.

This role requires calm under pressure, strong data entry and map-reading skills, and employable dispatch training. Work may include night shifts, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.