Impactful Fire Communications Dispatcher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Santa Ana, CA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Duties include working shifts that may include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime; a high school diploma is commonly required, with dispatch or EMS training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED typically required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Experience with radio communication and incident reporting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks; alert stations and dispatch units.
• Monitor radio channels and track unit status; relay changing information.

Skills

Clear communication

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training / EMS coursework

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer systems

Map tools

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Santa Ana, CA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Duties include working shifts that may include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime; a high school diploma is commonly required, with dispatch or EMS training