24/7 Fire Dispatcher – Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Overton (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Overton, TX seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communications, and adherence to response plans. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for advanced duties; some positions include overnight or weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for specific assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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 updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Overton, TX seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communications, and adherence to response plans. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for advanced duties; some positions include overnight or weekend shifts.