Petaluma Fire Dispatcher - Critical Incident Response

911 Emergency Communications; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Petaluma seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, monitor radio channels, and document dispatch times while following established plans.

The role requires attention to data accuracy, comfort with computer systems, and willingness to work varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.

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

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Computer systems

Maps usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

EMD training

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Petaluma seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, monitor radio channels, and document dispatch times while following established plans.

The role requires attention to data accuracy, comfort with computer systems, and willingness to work varied shifts including nights and weekends.