Mission-Critical Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Indio, CA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling and clear radio communication, with adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Schedule and certification requirements may vary by assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Experience with radio communications and incident reporting is a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple information streams accurately.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Indio, CA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling and clear radio communication, with adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Schedule and certification requirements may vary by assignment.