Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Response Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Tipton (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Tipton, CA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, receive incident details, and dispatch resources while maintaining clear radio communications.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio procedures; some assignments may require fire dispatch or EMS training and certification. Overtime and variable schedules are common.

Qualifications

• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Familiarity with maps and radio communication protocols.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for specific assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and stated 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 radio communications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Tipton, CA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, receive incident details, and dispatch resources while maintaining clear radio communications.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio procedures; some assignments may require fire dispatch or EMS training and certification. Overtime and variable schedules are common.