Fire/EMS Dispatcher
Job Description and Duties
This is a new advertisement for 2026. If you have applied previously please be sure to reapply and get an application in if you are still interested.
- Short and long-term travel for meetings, training, or emergency assignments may be required.
- May be required to work various shifts and overtime including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Will be required to successfully complete the CAL FIRE ECC Academy within 1 year of permanent hire.
- The incumbent must pass background and medical clearance prior to appointment.
- The incumbent must be absent of any medical condition which would preclude the safe and efficient performance of this classification.
Working Conditions
Short and long-term travel for meetings, training, or emergency assignments may be required. May be required to work various shifts and overtime including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Will be required to successfully complete the CAL FIRE ECC Academy within 1 year of permanent hire. The incumbent must pass background and medical clearance prior to appointment. The incumbent must be absent of any medical condition which would preclude the safe and efficient performance of this classification. Persons unsuccessful in the required medical exam cannot be appointed.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
Position Details
When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!
Department Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Contact Information:
- Karen Sullivan
- (000)
- Karen.Sullivan@fire.ca.gov
Additional Documents
Additional Documents
Application Instructions
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
- The following items are required to be submitted with your application.
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
Desirable Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications
EEO Contact
EEO Contact:
- ReasonableAccommodations@fire.ca.gov
- (916) 767-8359
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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