24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Swift Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Chriesman (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Chriesman, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers handle incident data, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding units.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Candidates may need fire dispatch or EMS training and must be prepared for variable shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; dispatch experience often preferred.
• Fire dispatch certification or formal training is commonly required; EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Strong data entry accuracy and familiarity with computer-based incident reporting are important.

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

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems

Radio consoles

Mapping software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Chriesman, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers handle incident data, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding units.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Candidates may need fire dispatch or EMS training and must be prepared for variable shifts including nights and weekends.