24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist: Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel in Montague, TX. The role involves receiving reports of fires and hazards, verifying locations, and coordinating dispatch responses using established plans. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime as incidents arise.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong data entry and radio communication skills, and the ability to stay organized while multitasking during high-pressure emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong data entry and clerical accuracy essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly via radio and phone.
• Must be able to multitask and stay organized under pressure.

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 plans.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel in Montague, TX. The role involves receiving reports of fires and hazards, verifying locations, and coordinating dispatch responses using established plans. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime as incidents arise.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong data entry and radio communication skills, and the ability to stay organized while multitasking during high-pressure emergencies.