24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Critical Public Safety Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Waring (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Waring, TX, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers manage incident details, alert resources, and maintain critical communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong organizational skills, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants may undergo fire dispatch training and certifications as required by the assigning agency.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Waring, TX, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers manage incident details, alert resources, and maintain critical communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong organizational skills, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants may undergo fire dispatch training and certifications as required by the assigning agency.