24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Kennard (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Kennard, TX seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch may require working all hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays, with overtime during major incidents.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Kennard, TX seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch may require working all hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays, with overtime during major incidents.