24/7 Fire Dispatch & Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Big Lake (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Big Lake, TX seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatch Specialist to support 24/7 operations. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate with responding units to manage emergencies.

A high school diploma is commonly required; additional fire communications training may be needed for certain assignments. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry and expect shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Big Lake, TX seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatch Specialist to support 24/7 operations. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate with responding units to manage emergencies.

A high school diploma is commonly required; additional fire communications training may be needed for certain assignments. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry and expect shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.