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Mackenna Gassaway

Moreno Valley

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with experience in emergency communications and office administration. Skilled in time management, data accuracy, and teamwork, contributing to seamless operations in high-pressure environments. Eager to leverage skills to enhance public safety and support first responders.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Communications Dispatcher I

Riverside County Fire Department
Perris, CA
08.2025 - 03.2026

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  • Responded promptly to inquiries from the public regarding emergency services.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing non-emergency inquiries from the public, demonstrating empathy and patience.
  • Collaborated with fellow dispatchers, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate seamless operations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of jurisdictional geography to assist first responders in navigating to emergency locations efficiently.
  • Upheld strict confidentiality standards while handling sensitive information related to public safety matters.
  • Expedited assistance to callers in distress by providing clear instructions during life-threatening situations.
  • Ensured accurate information exchange by verifying caller details and cross-referencing relevant databases.
  • Assisted callers in emergency situations with appropriate information and support.
  • Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
  • Applied interpersonal skills in neutralizing hostile and emotionally charged situations.
  • Operated emergency response systems to update and retrieve up-to-date information for first responders.

Office Assistant

New Bar-A LLC
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted in document preparation and filing, maintaining organized records and ensuring easy access to information.
  • Implemented organizational systems that improved office efficiency and reduced retrieval times for documents.
  • Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
  • Achieved high levels of accuracy in data entry tasks while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Assisted in financial tasks such as invoicing, expense tracking, and budget preparation to ensure accuracy.
  • Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring prompt and accurate delivery of information.
  • Improved data accuracy, entering and updating records in database with keen eye for detail.

Education

High School Diploma -

Martin Luther King Highschool
Riverside Ca
05-2022

Skills

  • Quick learner
  • Customer assistance
  • Call prioritization
  • Dispatch software
  • Active learning
  • Information gathering
  • Typing speed
  • Relaying information
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Active listening
  • Data entry
  • Emergency protocols
  • Call handling
  • Critical thinker
  • Basic life support

Certification

  • EMD - Emergency Medical Dispatch
  • EFD- Emergency Fire Dispatch
  • CPR Certified

Timeline

Fire Communications Dispatcher I

Riverside County Fire Department
08.2025 - 03.2026

Office Assistant

New Bar-A LLC
05.2022 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

Martin Luther King Highschool
Mackenna Gassaway