24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Jewett (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Jewett, TX seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, and data entry accuracy. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. 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 accuracy

Map literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Jewett, TX seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, and data entry accuracy. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.