Critical Fire Dispatch Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lake Jackson, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Work includes shift coverage, overnight, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

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

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

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Stress management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lake Jackson, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Work includes shift coverage, overnight, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.