Mission-Critical Fire Dispatcher | 24/7 Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Tulelake (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Tulelake, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire responses, alerts, and incident information. The role requires precise radio communication and organized data handling to keep incident details current and aligned with response plans.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Pre-employment screenings and dispatch training may be required by the hiring agency.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Tulelake, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire responses, alerts, and incident information. The role requires precise radio communication and organized data handling to keep incident details current and aligned with response plans.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Pre-employment screenings and dispatch training may be required by the hiring agency.