24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Orange, TX, seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, maps familiarity, and adherence to established response plans.

Fire dispatch certification or EMS coursework may be required for some postings, with readiness for odd-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Orange, TX, seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, maps familiarity, and adherence to established response plans.

Fire dispatch certification or EMS coursework may be required for some postings, with readiness for odd-hour shifts.