Mission-Critical Fire Dispatcher and Incident Coordinator

County Emergency Communications; Petaluma (CA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Petaluma, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses, maintain incident communications, and support field crews. The role demands precise data handling, calm radio operation, and strict adherence to response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and comfort with computer systems, maps, and data entry. Training and certifications may be required for specialized assignments; shifts include nights, weekends, and overtime as

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS coursework may be required for some assignments.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer literacy

Educación

High school diploma

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Petaluma, CA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses, maintain incident communications, and support field crews. The role demands precise data handling, calm radio operation, and strict adherence to response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and comfort with computer systems, maps, and data entry. Training and certifications may be required for specialized assignments; shifts include nights, weekends, and overtime as