24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Madisonville (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Madisonville, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will handle incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role demands organized information handling and clear communication under established procedures, including overnight and weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Multi-tasking

Situational awareness

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Madisonville, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will handle incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role demands organized information handling and clear communication under established procedures, including overnight and weekend coverage as needed.