24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Quanah (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Quanah, Texas, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required; entry-level instruction may be provided by some employers.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Quanah, Texas, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.